Nowadays, almost everyone uses mobile phones. And it is obvious that if you use a mobile phone, then you also use a SIM card of some network in it. But at some point of time, you must have thought about the SIM card that how many SIM cards are running in your name or is someone using a SIM card in your name, if you also want to know how many SIM cards are running in your name at present, then this post is for you only.
How much Sim Card Can i Use from one Aadhar
If you use a lot of SIM cards in your name, then you can get into legal trouble, so instead of using a lot of SIM cards in your name, you can use some SIM cards in the name of your family members, because according to the Government of India, you can use a maximum of 9 SIM cards in your name.
How to check how many SIM registered on my Aadhaar in India
To know how many SIM cards are running in your name, a portal has been launched by the Government of India - tafcop.dgtelecom.gov.in
1. First of all, you have to open it by clicking on the link given above.
2. After this, you have to enter your mobile number in the next page which is registered in your name and after that click on Request OTP.
3. After this, an OTP will come on the mobile number entered by you, which you have to enter in the next page and click on Validate. Or it may be that it automatically reads the OTP, that is, you do not have to enter the OTP manually.
4. After this, you will see some mobile numbers like this which are activated or registered in your name.
5. If after seeing any of these numbers you feel that you have never used this number, then tick the box in front of that number, click on This is not my number and click on Report. After this your report will be submitted and after this the concerned department will block or close it. Also, you will get a 6 digit code by SMS with the help of which you can also check the status of your report.
6. And if after seeing any of these numbers you feel that you had used this number, but now you do not use that number, then tick the box in front of that number, click on This is my number, Not required and click on Report.
After this your report will be submitted and after this the concerned department will block or close it. Also, you will get a 6 digit code by SMS with the help of which you can also check the status of your report.
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How to Check Report Status?
For this, you have to follow the steps 1 to 4 above, after that you have to enter the 6-digit code as mentioned below and click on Report Status. Then you will get to see the status of the report.
Hope you have understood well how you can find out the SIM card registered in your name and how to report for the number registered in your name.
Is Aadhaar card necessary to buy a SIM card?
Yes, Aadhaar card is now an important document which is required to buy a SIM card. The Government of India has directed telecom service providers to use Aadhaar card to identify customers buying SIM cards.
You need to provide your Aadhaar card number, date of birth and other details to buy a SIM card. Without Aadhaar card, you will not be able to buy a SIM card.
Apart from this, telecom service providers may also ask for other details along with Aadhaar card to buy SIM card, like some telecom companies may ask you to provide a letter or document to prove the address.
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Is there any other option other than Aadhaar card to buy SIM card?
Yes, there can be some other options other than Aadhaar card to buy SIM card. You can use the following documents to buy SIM card from telecom service providers:
1. Passport
2. Voter ID card
3. PAN card
4. Driving license
5. Ration card
6. Any official document issued by a government department
So if you don’t have an Aadhaar card then you can use any one of these documents. But keep in mind that these options may not be acceptable by the telecom service providers and they may ask you for additional documents.
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