If you have any SIM, the Government of India is going to implement new SIM card rules under the New Telecom Act in July 2024. Here are all the rules and news about SIM.
Sim Card Limit
According To Media reports, a user can only take 9 sims in a lifetime; if he goes beyond this limit, he has to pay a fine. Limit is different for Northeast; ask your local Sim store.
How Many SIMs On Your Name?
If you want to check how my SIMS are on your name?
- Go to the Sanchar Saathi Govt website,
- scroll down and click on Know your mobile connection.
- Now enter your mobile number and captcha,
- enter the OTP received on mobile, and login.
Now you can see all the connections and issues on your Aadhaar, which is registered with your number. If you think any number is not yours, click on not my number and report, and if you don’t need a specific number, then click on not required and processed.
MNP
Mobile number portability makes it harder to prevent SIM Swap fraud. If your SIM got damaged or stolen, you can’t get or apply for a new SIM card up to 7 Days, Also, if you get sim through swap, you have to wait for 7 days period to port. Before, you could easily apply on the same or next day. This will end the SIM swap scam.
SIM Deactivation
The SIM company may deactivate completely inactive or unused SIMs; if they have crossed the time of inactivity, you should ask the time from your SIM provider.
Promotional Messages
You are getting too many promotional messages these days, but now, without your permission or consent, SIM companies can’t send you these messages.
SIM Verification
If you are buying a New SIM card, the process of verification will become stronger, like postpaid, to prevent SIM fraud. You have to give strong proof of identification with biometric verification.
Caller Name On Display
TRAI also recommends showing the official Aadhaar name to an unknown caller to prevent scams. If anybody calls you, you can see their real name. But this is only a recommendation; it may or not apply.
Charges On Dual SIM?
Some reports went viral some days ago saying that If you have 2 or more SIMS, you have to pay extra charges or a fine for that, but TRAI rejected these reports, so you can use a dual SIM without charges. This was misinformation.
So these are the New SIM Card Rules in India, there are many more rules in this Telecom Act, You can visit TRAI website.
