BIF urges Centre to pause SIM binding rollout, flags jurisdiction and user impact concerns

Broadband India Forum (BIF) on Tuesday raised serious concerns over the government directive that mandates a continuous and active SIM for using messaging apps, urging the Centre to pause implementation timelines and hold stakeholder consultations on the SIM binding requirement.

The industry body said that while the move is well intentioned in aiming to curb cyber fraud originating from abroad, the directions raise significant questions around jurisdiction, consumer impact, and risk.