WhatsApp SIM Binding: New Rule Could Stop Your App in February 2026

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News18•18-01-2026, 12:23
WhatsApp SIM Binding: New Rule Could Stop Your App in February 2026
- •Government order mandates 'SIM binding' for messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal.
- •Users must have the SIM card linked to their account installed in their phone for the app to function.
- •The deadline for telecom companies to implement this rule is February 2026; failure to comply may lead to account loss.
- •The new rule aims to curb cyber fraud by making it harder to misuse SIM cards and conduct internet calling scams.
- •Desktop users may face frequent logouts, and managing multiple accounts or using WhatsApp without the SIM in the phone will become difficult.
Why It Matters: New SIM binding rule for WhatsApp and other messaging apps could disable accounts by February 2026.
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