Government of India is planning new rules to make mobile phone use safer. These changes are expected to start in 2026 and are meant to stop online scams and fake calls. The two main steps include SIM-binding for messaging apps and a new caller name display system called CNAP.
SIM-Binding- What It Means?
Today, many messaging apps continue to work even if the SIM card is removed from the phone. Scammers use this trick by registering an app with an Indian number and then throwing away the SIM, while still running fraud from another place.
With SIM-binding, messaging apps will only work if the original SIM card is active in the phone. If the SIM is removed, the app will stop working until it is verified again. This makes it harder for scammers to misuse phone numbers. Web and computer versions of these apps will also need regular checks to confirm the real user is still logged in.
What is CNAP?
Government of India is also planning to launch a new system called Calling Name Presentation, or CNAP. This feature will show the real, registered name of the caller along with the phone number when someone calls you.
The name will come from official telecom records collected when the SIM was issued. Unlike caller ID apps that depend on internet data or user reports, CNAP will work directly through mobile networks. This will help people quickly identify genuine calls and avoid fake or suspicious ones.
How Users Will Benefit?
For mobile users, these changes could mean fewer spam calls, fewer fraud messages, and better protection from scams. Seeing a verified caller name and knowing that messaging accounts are linked to real SIM cards can increase trust and safety.
Some users may find the changes slightly inconvenient, especially if they change phones or SIM cards often. Still, the goal is to improve security for everyone.
Safer Digital Future
With these new rules, India is taking an important step toward safer phone and internet communication. As more people depend on mobile phones for daily life, these measures aim to protect users and make digital communication more secure and reliable.
