Tech giants Apple and Google have taken down two apps offering international SIM services, from their respective app stores "“ App Store and Play Store "“ in India. The apps were removed following instructions from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which has also contacted internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to the websites of both the apps. Google Play Store (Image only for representation) The banned apps are"¦These are Airalo and Holafly, based in Singapore and Spain, respectively; both offer eSIM services globally. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here It must be noted, however, that neither Apple not Google has made an official announcement in this regard. Why the banX