WhatsApp Username Feature Halted in India: What MeitY's Notice Means

WhatsApp Username Feature Halted in India: What MeitY’s Notice Means

Just days after WhatsApp opened username reservations worldwide, India has hit the pause button. On July 1, 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, better known as MeitY, issued a formal notice directing Meta not to roll out the WhatsApp username feature in India until consultations are complete and the government’s concerns are addressed. […]

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