DoT makes Aadhaar number mandatory for issuing new Sim Cards
Department of Telecom has issued a new directive asking the mobile operators to collect Aadhaar number for new connections and also make the necessary changes to their database so as to accommodate the number in their database. The directive says that Aadhaar number will be compulsory irrespective of the ID proof the customer submits. DoT has setup a timeline of two months for the operators to make the necessary technical changes.... Read More