COAI welcomes government’s move mandating SIM-binding

Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has welcomed and commended the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in what it termed a landmark step towards bolstering National Security and safeguarding Indian citizens, citing the latter’s move mandating SIM-binding for devices for App-based Communication Services.

- TBG NETWORK

In its recent directive, the DoT has called for SIM binding to prevent the misuse of telecommunication identifiers or telecommunication equipment or telecommunication network or telecommunication services to further reinforce telecom cyber security.

This mandate requires that the App based Communication Services must remain continuously linked to the SIM card, which is associated with the Mobile Number used for identification of customers/users or for provisioning or delivery of services.

According to COAI, such continuous linkage ensures complete accountability and traceability for any activity undertaken by the SIM card and its associated Communication App, thereby closing long-persistent gaps that have enabled anonymity and misuse.