The DoT has mandated SIM-card binding for OTT communication apps

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Department of Telecom India on November 28 has mandated communication apps for mandatory sim card binding to curb cyber frauds. COAI and all other telecom giants has welcomed this step by Govt. of India.


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DoT mandates SIM binding for WhatsApp, Telegram, other OTT apps to check online fraud

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India has mandated SIM binding for OTT communication apps like WhatsApp and Telegram to curb online fraud, requiring implementation within 90 days and ensuring mobile numbers are linked to devices.
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DoT’s SIM binding mandate for OTT communication apps to ensure accountability: Telcos

The Department of Telecommunications mandates SIM binding for OTT communication applications to ensure accountability, reduce online fraud, and enhance cybersecurity. Find out the implications for major apps like WhatsApp and Telegram.
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Whatsapp has "Link a device" feature, through which a perpetrator can use to send messages.
How would DoT get around that? This is effectively inconvenient, just like the entire government system.
 
There will be soon a mandatory OTP feature launch which will verify each time any user logging into the OTT app that will point towards whoever is using the account also unless some other phone is used :censored:
 
Whatsapp web will log you out after every 6 hours. Businesses will lose major customer base. Apps won't work on tablets without sims. Govt has given it a fair amount of thought. Don't worry.
 
Next they will require every app and services to implement aadhar also with your face verification every time to open it and after that every few hours.

Or ban every app and force their own. 🫩
 
Personally I feel this is a stu pid decision , there are many loopholes even now
 
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