Scindia Calls for Universal SIM Binding Adoption by Service Providers
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Scindia: SIM Binding Crucial for National Security, All Providers Must Comply
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Moneycontrol•27-02-2026, 11:56
Scindia: SIM Binding Crucial for National Security, All Providers Must Comply
•Communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia emphasized SIM binding is essential for national security.
•DoT has directed messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Snapchat, Signal, and Arattai to implement SIM binding.
•SIM binding links a messaging app account exclusively to the physical SIM card used during registration, requiring its presence for functionality.
•The measure aims to curb online fraud and digital arrest scams by preventing account access from secondary devices.
•DoT guidelines issued in November 2025 mandated continuous linkage between user accounts and active SIM cards, with a compliance deadline of February 28, 2026.
