“𝗥𝗲-𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱” - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝘀?

You’re replying to a critical message on your laptop. Coordinating with your team. Everything is flowing…

And suddenly - logged out.

Not just on WhatsApp. Potentially on any messaging app you use via web or desktop.

Why is this happening?

India’s telecom regulator, Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has proposed a new security measure:

Messaging apps must remain linked to the active SIM used during registration.

Under this proposal, companion services like WhatsApp Web or desktop apps may auto-log out every six hours if the SIM linkage isn’t verified.

The Security Argument

From a security and governance perspective, DoT believes this move could:

• Reduce online fraud using inactive or recycled numbers

• Improve traceability of communications

• Strengthen national security controls

On paper, it sounds reasonable - tighter identity linkage often means fewer abuse vectors.

The Productivity Concern

Critics, however, raise valid concerns:

• Frequent re-logins could interrupt daily workflows

• Multi-device users, travelers, and eSIM users may face access issues

• The inconvenience may affect millions, while preventing only a subset of fraud cases

For professionals who rely heavily on desktop-based messaging, this could become a daily friction point.

The Bigger Picture

This isn’t just about messaging apps.

It’s about a growing tension between security and usability.

Every new control improves safety - but often at the cost of convenience.

The real challenge is finding a balance that protects users without disrupting how we work and communicate every day.

So, what do you think?

Is this a necessary step toward safer digital communication? Or a productivity killer that overcorrects the problem?

Security and convenience are about to collide - and the outcome will affect all of us.