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Why India Is Mandating SIM-Binding For WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Other Messaging Apps

Why India Is Mandating SIM-Binding For WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Other Messaging Apps
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From January 1, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and other messaging apps in India are expected to work only while the SIM card linked to an account is active and present in the user's phone. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) says the rule is meant to plug a gap that fraudsters have been explo...

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