India Mandates SIM Binding for WhatsApp, Telegram, and Messaging Apps from January 1, 2027: How the Anti-Fraud Directive Works
In one of the most consequential cybersecurity policy interventions in the country’s digital history, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications has officially mandated SIM binding for messaging apps in India starting January 1, 2027. Platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal will be legally required to tie user accounts directly to the…
