Hyderabad, Dec. 2 -- The Department of Telecom has directed manufacturers and importers of mobile handsets to ensure that its fraud reporting app, Sanchar Saathi, is pre-installed in all new devices within 90 days.

According to the direction dated November 28, all mobile phones that are manufactured in India or imported after 90 days from the date of issuing the order will need to have the app.

"The central government hereby directs every manufacturer and importer of mobile handsets that are intended for use in India .from 90 days of issue of these instructions, ensure that the Sanchar Saathi mobile application, as specified by DoT, is pre-installed on all mobile handsets manufactured or imported for use in India," the order said.

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