SIM Binding Deadline for WhatsApp, Telegram Likely to Extend Till December 2026: Report

SIM Binding deadline for WhatsApp, Telegram likely to extend till December 2026: Report

The Indian government is looking forward to extending the SIM-binding deadline for messaging apps, according to people in the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). They are talking about giving these platforms until the end of December 2026 to fall in line. As per the Mint report, the big tech firms asked for more time from the government. They stated that making all the required changes in the original timeframe is not realistic. What is a SI…

DoT extends SIM-binding deadline for messaging platforms to Dec 2026

Government extends SIM-binding deadline for messaging platforms to December 2026, easing compliance amid technical challenges.

DoT Reportedly Extends SIM Binding Mandate Till the End of 2026

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is said to have extended the SIM-binding mandate till the end of the year. First announced in November 2025, the directive intends to curb digital fraud and identity misuse by ensuring that registered identities remain verifiable and linked to telecom subscriber records at all times. According to a report, social media platforms flagged implementation struggles, while smartphone makers also asked for mo…

Govt. Extends SIM Binding Deadline to December 2026

DoT extends SIM binding deadline to Dec 2026 amid technical hurdles. Messaging platforms remain largely silent on compliance.

DoT Extends SIM Binding Deadline for Messaging Platforms to Year-End

DoT Extends SIM Binding Deadline for Messaging Platforms to Year-End

Govt Extends Deadline For SIM-Binding Compliance To Dec 31

Amid push back and requests from the industry, the Centre has reportedly extended the deadline for compliance with SIM-binding measures to December 31.  “The government has extended the deadline for applicability of SIM-binding rule to December 31 following representation from the industry players,” an official told news agency PTI. The rules, issued by the telecom department (DoT) in December 2025, require messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram…