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.

DoT has directed telecom operators to deny new SIM connections to subscribers with nine mobile numbers, with enforcement starting August 24, 2026.

New SIM rules in India from August 24: enforcement of the nine-SIM limit, how many connections you can hold, and what frequent users should do now.