New SIM rules come into effect that blocks excess mobile connections

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) New SIM card rules came into effect in India from Monday, and telecom companies have been instructed to stop issuing mobile connections to people who have already reached the permitted limit.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed telecom operators to identify customers who already hold the maximum number of SIM cards allowed in their name and inform them that a new connection cannot be issued.