PROBLEM

Virtual numbers won't meet new DoT rules

Virtual numbers without SIM cards will not meet new DoT rules, causing issues for apps like WhatsApp and Telegram starting March 1.

Updated: 3/30/2026

Users will need to use physical SIM cards to meet the new DoT continuous binding rule, or their virtual number accounts may be blocked by apps like WhatsApp and Telegram.

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