New rules for buying SIM cards: Now it has become very easy and safe to buy SIM cards from major telecom operators like Airtel, Jio, BSNL and Vi. Under these new rules, the entire process has become paperless.
The government has made major changes in the process of purchasing SIM cards through the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Now it has become much easier and safer to buy SIM cards from major telecom operators like Airtel, Jio, BSNL and Vi. Under these new rules, the entire process has become paperless, making it more convenient and fraud-free for Indian users.
No need to go to the store anymore
With the new rules, you no longer need to visit the telecom company’s office to buy a SIM card or change your telecom operator. The entire process has become online. So, if you want to get a new SIM card or change your telecom operator, you can verify your documents online without any hassle.
Buying a new SIM? It’s now all paperless with e-KYC! 🧵
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— DoT India (@DoT_India) September 13, 2024
DoT announcement
The government has given information about the new rules on X. These rules will stop fraud and it will be easier to buy SIM cards. The government’s goal is to protect people from fraud and make India a digital country. The government has started e-KYC and self KYC. Now you do not need to go to the telecom company’s office to buy a SIM card or change from prepaid to postpaid or postpaid to prepaid. You can do everything online.
There will be no fraud
With the new system, people’s documents will not be misused. Now fake SIM cards will also not be made. This will reduce fraud.