DoT’s SIM rule: No new number after 9 connections
The Department of Telecommunications has imposed a rule limiting individuals to a maximum of nine mobile connections per person. Telecom service providers are prohibited from issuing new SIM cards to subscribers who already possess nine registered SIM cards in their name. This directive, issued on August 17, 2024, requires operators to implement technical and organizational measures starting August 24, 2026, to identify such subscribers and reject their requests for additional connections.
The Department of Telecommunications has established a Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) using subscriber data records uploaded by telcos to facilitate this process. The platform will display a representative image of each subscriber who has reached the prescribed limit, enabling telecom operators to swiftly identify and prevent further connections.
Operators must integrate the DIP into their systems by November 30, 2024, or suspend any new SIM card activations that exceed the limit until the issue is resolved.
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