From Jan 1, WhatsApp, Telegram won’t work without SIM cards, govt issues guidelines | India News - The Times of India
India has made SIM binding mandatory from Jan 1, 2027, and the move will mean that messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram will not work without a SIM card in the smartphone. The department of telecom has issued guidelines requiring messaging platforms to integrate the accounts with live SIMs used for registration by Dec 31, 2026.