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New SIM Card Rules: The rules for buying a SIM card have changed. Now users do not need to worry much about buying a new SIM card of Airtel, Jio, BSNL or Vodafone-Idea. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has now made it completely paperless. If you are now planning to buy a new SIM card or are planning to change the operator, then now you will not have to visit the offices of telecom companies. You will be able to verify the documents required for your SIM card yourself.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced new rules for SIM cards from its official X handle. Also, users have been asked to keep some things in mind before buying a new SIM card. This new rule of the Department of Telecommunications is to prevent fraud with the personal documents of users. Also, a completely paperless system has to be implemented under Digital India.
Want to buy a new SIM? Everything is now paperless with e-KYC! 🧵
5 points we all should know – pic.twitter.com/do9sftRQ6o
— DoT India (@DoT_India) September 13, 2024
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In its post, the Department of Telecommunications said that in a major telecom reform, now e-KYC (Know Your Customer) as well as Self KYC has been introduced for the users.
Users will not have to go to telecom operators to change their number from prepaid to postpaid. Users will now be able to avail the service on the basis of OTP i.e. one time password.
You will be able to purchase a new SIM card without sharing any photocopy or documents.
This completely digital process of the Department of Telecommunications will prevent misuse of users' documents. Now fake SIMs will not be issued in anyone's name.
What is Aadhaar based e-KYC and Self-KYC?
The Department of Telecommunications has introduced the facility of Aadhaar based e-KYC, Self KYC and OTP based service switch in KYC reform. Now users will be able to use only Aadhaar card to buy a new SIM card. Telecom companies will use Aadhaar based paperless verification feature for user documents. Its cost will be just Rs 1 (with GST).
Not only this, the Department of Telecommunications has also started the facility of Self KYC for users to verify their KYC online. Users will be able to verify their KYC themselves using DigiLocker. If a user wants to change his number from prepaid to postpaid or postpaid to prepaid, then he will not need to go to the telecom operator's office. He will be able to switch the connection through OTP based verification process.