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India telecom ministry orders Sanchar Saathi preinstall directive

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India's telecommunications ministry ordered major mobile device manufacturers to preload Sanchar Saathi on all new phones sold in India, turning the government app into a mandatory cybersecurity layer. The directive also extends to devices already in the supply chain through a software update, and the app is reported to be non-removable. Officials say the measure is meant to curb telecom fraud, including spoofed IMEI abuse, spam, stolen-handset misuse, and suspicious calls.

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  1. 01.12.2025 19:55 2 articles · 7mo ago

    India mandates Sanchar Saathi preload on new phones

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    India's telecommunications ministry ordered major mobile device manufacturers to preload Sanchar Saathi on all new phones sold in India within 90 days and to push it to devices already in the supply chain via a software update. The government-backed app cannot be deleted or disabled, and it is intended to help users report suspected fraud, spam, malicious web links, stolen handsets, and suspicious or spoofed +91 calls while helping authorities counter spoofed IMEI abuse and telecom misuse.

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