DoT orders mobile makers to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app in new phones within 90 days to curb fraud
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News18 English•01/12/2025
DoT orders mobile makers to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app in new phones within 90 days to curb fraud
- •DoT directs pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app in new handsets.
- •Manufacturers must comply within 90 days of the order.
- •App helps report IMEI misuse and verify authenticity.
- •Non-compliance may lead to penalties under Telecom Act 2023.
- •App-based services must link to active SIM cards continuously.
Why it matters: This affects your mobile security and ability to report fraud directly from your device.
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