DoT Makes Sanchar Saathi App Mandatory on All New Phones to Curb Fake Devices and Cyber Fraud (Update: Mandate Removed)
December 4, 2025
Update 03/12/2025: In a press release, the government of India stated that it “has decided not to make the pre-installation mandatory for mobile manufacturers,” citing the increasing acceptance of the App as the reason behind the move.
“So far 1.4 crore users have downloaded this app and are contributing to information on 2000 fraud incidents per day. The number of users has been…