WhatsApp, Telegram SIM-Binding Mandate To Take Effect From January 1: Report

Messaging platforms including WhatsApp and Telegram are reportedly set to implement the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) SIM-binding mandate from January 1, 2027, requiring their services to remain linked to the active SIM associated with a user’s registered mobile number. According to a Times of India report, platforms must complete implementation by December 31, 2026, ahead of the reported operational start date the following day. The requirement could affect users who access messaging