Telecom operators will enforce limits on mobile connections per individual, with real-time checks mandated by November 30 to prevent exceeding the permitted SIM card limit.
The government has also asked telecom companies to move toward real-time checks
Aug 22, 2026
01:12 pm
What's the storyThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced a major change in SIM card rules, effective from August 24.
The guidelines will limit the number of mobile connections an individual can hold across telecom operators and licensed service areas in India.
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