New SIM card regulations will take effect from August twenty-fourth. Telecom operators must identify and inform customers exceeding their mobile connection limits.
Initially, verification will occur post-activation, with a move to real-time checks by November. Subscribers in most of India can hold nine connections, while others have six.
This system aims to prevent individuals from obtaining connections beyond the prescribed limit.
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