Mint Explainer | SIM-binding rules get more time—but can they really stop digital fraud?
Why did the government extend the SIM-binding deadline?
In November last year, the department of telecommunications (DoT) directed messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Arattai, Snapchat, Sharechat, Jiochat, and Josh, to ensure their services remain linked to users’ SIM cards and phone numbers. Users without an active SIM would not be able to access these apps. The original deadline was end-February.
