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WhatsApp, Telegram To Stop Working Without Your SIM From January 1, 2027? What Users Need To Know

WhatsApp, Telegram To Stop Working Without Your SIM From January 1, 2027? What Users Need To Know

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If you use WhatsApp or Telegram on a phone that does not have the SIM card linked to your account, you need to be prepared for a change. The government’s SIM-binding rule is set to come into effect on January 1, 2027. Under the rule, these apps will work only when the phone has the same SIM card…

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