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Telecom Department Issues Notice to Vodafone Idea Over KYC Rule Violations

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has raised concerns against Vodafone Idea (Vi) for allegedly providing mobile connections to corporate clients without adhering to the mandatory “know your customer” (KYC) procedures for end-users. This action is seen as a violation of India’s customer verification regulations aimed at preventing cyber fraud. In a letter dated December 29, […]

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Google Play Took Down Two Int’l eSIM Services Apps from Play Store in India After DoT’s Orders

Google has taken down two apps, Airalo and Holafly, offering international eSIM services from the Google Play Store in India following directives from the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) aimed at curbing cyberfraud. Both applications, facilitating eSIM-enabled telecom services globally, were removed from the Google Play Store for the Indian region. Despite attempts to seek comments […]

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DoT to Minimize Physical KYC Process

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India is set to eliminate the costly and time-consuming practice of physically validating client details for selling mobile connections, effective January 1, 2024, according to a report by ET. The move, detailed in a Tuesday notification from the DoT, aims to streamline the Know Your Customer (KYC) process and […]

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New Sim Card Rules from December 1 in India

SIM Card Issuance Rules Effective December 1, 2023 The Indian government has introduced new rules for issuing SIM cards, emphasizing consumer safety. Originally scheduled for implementation on October 1, 2023, the enforcement was postponed by two months. The revised regulations aim to bring about a positive impact on cybercrime prevention within the country, prioritizing the […]

Telecom Industry

Jio Alleges Indian Telcos Using Unfair Means to Prevent User Porting

India recorded an impressive wireless broadband user base of 840.12 million as of August 31, 2023. Interestingly, the implementation of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) has witnessed a substantial 877.43 million requests by the same date, allowing users to switch telecom operators while retaining their phone numbers. However, a report from thehindubusinessline reveals a concerning trend […]

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Bharti Airtel Enhances eSIM Upgrade Process; CEO Encourages Transition to eSIM

Bharti Airtel Simplifies Transition to e-SIM Bharti Airtel has recently streamlined the process of upgrading from a physical SIM to an eSIM, as reported by TelecomTalk. This development was also emphasised by Gopal Vittal, the CEO and MD of Bharti Airtel, during the recent earnings call. Advancements in Mobile Technology In an email to customers, […]

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BSNL 4G Sim Upgradation: BSNL Offers Free Data to Encourage SIM Upgrade

As part of its efforts to promote the adoption of the latest technology, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is offering additional data benefits to users who upgrade their old BSNL 2G/3G SIMs to a BSNL 4G SIM. BSNL’s Andhra Pradesh division has announced that users who switch to a 4G SIM will receive 4GB of […]