Government Tightens SIM-Binding Rules, Mandates 6-Hour Logouts For OTT Apps Under New Orders

New Delhi: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has tightened SIM-binding rules for all OTT communication apps operating in India. According to an order issued on November 28, 2025, messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Arattai, Snapchat, ShareChat, JioChat, and Josh must ensure within the next 90 days that user accounts remain linked to the … Continue reading Government Tightens SIM-Binding Rules, Mandates 6-Hour Logouts For OTT Apps Under New Orders