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

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@Hitori_Abhito7 we might have won only the Sanchar sathi app case, however god knows IFF the govt wants then even RailOne or any other important app like MyAadhar can be silently made into a spiez app by pushing some update, remember pegas-us was so sophisticated that it remained hidden. ;);)
 
good luck to mobile networks to handle whatsapp (and telegram and signal and every other messaging app?) otps for their entire userbase 4 times a day.
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I will get scrwd , got a ton of sailor things :confused::confused: hope they find some mechanism
 
Right. This probably would require constant approval by scanning QR code or something.
 
economictimes.indiatimes.com

Broadband India Forum urges DoT to review its new cyber security, SIM binding rules

The SIM binding mandate comes into effect from March 1, which means apps such as WhatsApp, Signal, etc will only function when the registered SIM card is physically present and active in the device.
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bs reasoning, if state was really scared then why not implement 2FA mandatorily :sleep::sneaky:

economictimes.indiatimes.com

No extension to OTT SIM binding deadline: Govt cites security concerns, says messaging apps must comply with March 1 date

Communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has rejected calls for an extension on SIM binding for OTT apps. This mandate, effective March 1, requires apps like WhatsApp to link to a registered SIM card. Scindia emphasized national security as the driving force behind this decision. He stated...
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It looks like WhatsApp hasn't complied with the SIM binding, yet. My web session is still logged-in (for more than a month).

Anyway, I'm migrating slowly to keet.io for some communication. No mobile or email required for sign-up.
 
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