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Inactive SIMs Could Cut Off WhatsApp and Telegram in 2027

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 23 October 2026, 05:18 UTC ·10 sec listen

Starting January 1, 2027, WhatsApp and Telegram users may need to keep the phone number linked to an account active. People whose phone cards are removed or inactive could lose access, though the exact impact depends on the final rules.

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