Latest Developments in the Sanchar Saathi App Update 2025
The Sanchar Saathi app update has become a major digital safety step in India after the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) directed smartphone companies to pre-install the app on all new devices sold in the country. The official announcement, published on the Press Information Bureau website, outlines the government’s intention to strengthen telecom security and reduce misuse of mobile identities. You can read the update directly from the PIB here.
The app itself is designed to help users check how many SIM cards are issued under their name, verify IMEI information, block lost or stolen devices, and report suspicious calls or attempted mobile fraud. With rising digital scams, the update aims to give users more transparency and quicker control over their devices and mobile identity.
One of the biggest questions the update raised is whether the Sanchar Saathi app is now mandatory. The government clarified that while the app may come pre-installed on new smartphones, users are fully free to uninstall it at any time. This clarification was essential to address concerns related to privacy, data access, and the general hesitation toward mandatory government apps. According to the DoT, the app does not monitor personal activity and is only meant to improve telecom safety.
Despite the concerns, there are practical benefits for everyday users. People who frequently purchase second-hand phones, those worried about identity misuse, or anyone who wants quick protection against stolen devices are likely to find the app useful. Smartphone brands, meanwhile, are expected to gradually comply with the directive while ensuring users can remove the app as needed.
What This Means for Users in 2025
For most users, the Sanchar Saathi app update simply means more transparency and faster control over SIM-linked identity. The update also tightens security around fake IMEI numbers and fraudulent SIM usage. If your phone ever gets lost or stolen, you can now act much faster through the CEIR system integrated inside the app.
However, if you prefer not to keep the app, uninstalling it will not affect your device or its performance. The government’s stance ensures that the final choice stays with the user, not the manufacturer.
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