India, Aug. 6 -- The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has suggested that all Over-The-Top (OTT) communication apps be required to keep a constant link with verified mobile SIM cards in response to the growing threat of digital scams and challenges to national sovereignty. The goal of this act is to strengthen national security infrastructure and combat cyber fraud.

According to COAI, implementing continuous SIM-binding would significantly enhance consumer trust, accountability, and traceability, while also aligning OTT platforms with the regulatory frameworks already governing telecom service providers.

COAI beieves that India's mobile operators are proactively implementing CNAP (Caller name presentation) and have implemen...