SIM Binding rule to be enforced from March 1, 2026; WhatsApp, other apps to require active SIM

• Rohan Umak
• February 27, 2026

SIM Binding rule 2026: The Central government has confirmed that the ‘SIM Binding’ rule will come into effect across the nation from March 1, 2026, onwards. The move, as per officials, is aimed at curtailing surging cases of cyber fraud, and the rule mandates the functioning of WhatsApp, as well as Telegram, only when the registered SIM card is physically present in the phone. SIM Binding rule explained…