WhatsApp’s New SIM Rule: What India’s 2027 Requirement Means for Users
WhatsApp users in India are facing a potential change that could alter how accounts work on secondary devices. Under new directions from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) tied to the Telecom Cyber Security Rules, messaging services may be required to keep an ongoing link between an account and the SIM card registered to that number. With an expected implementation window beginning January 1, 2027, and a compliance deadline of December…