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Tag: telecom regulations

COAI Backs SIM-Binding for WhatsApp, Telegram to Curb Fraud

India's telecom body supports new rule linking messaging apps to your SIM card for security. WhatsApp Web users to face 6-hour auto logouts.

WhatsApp Web May Require 6-Hour Re-login Under New SIM Rules

Indian government mandates SIM binding for messaging apps, potentially requiring WhatsApp Web users to re-authenticate every 6 hours to combat cyber fraud.

India Mandates SIM Binding for WhatsApp, Logout Every 6 Hours on Web

New cybersecurity rules require messaging apps to link with active SIM cards and log out web users every 6 hours to combat fraud and improve traceability.

Russia Threatens Complete WhatsApp Ban Over Legal Compliance

Russian regulator warns of nationwide WhatsApp block while pushing state-backed MAX app as mandatory alternative for all devices.

TRAI Mandates SMS Template Pre-Tagging to Combat Fraud

TRAI requires telecom companies to pre-tag SMS variables like URLs and phone numbers within 60 days to prevent phishing and fraud through commercial messages.

TRAI Overhauls Nine Telecom Interconnection Regulations for 5G Era

India's telecom regulator launches comprehensive review of interconnection rules to modernize framework for 4G/5G networks and satellite communications.

India Approves Official Caller ID System to Show Verified Names

TRAI greenlights government-backed caller identification that displays real names from telecom databases to combat spam and fraud calls.

Airtel Fined Rs 2.14 Lakh for Karnataka SIM Verification Violations

DoT penalizes Bharti Airtel for issuing SIM cards without proper subscriber verification in Karnataka. Learn about the compliance breach and government crackdown.