December 1, 2025 9:30 PM
Sanchar Saathi app to be pre-installed on all phones sold in India; DoT issues mandate
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Monday issued directions mandating the pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi mobile application on all mobile handsets manufactured or imported for use in India. According to the notification dated November 28, 2025, manufacturers and importers must ensure that the Sanchar Saathi app is clearly visible and accessible to users during the first use or device setup, and that its key functions are not hidden, disabled or restricted. For devices already...