SIM Card Rules 2026: Changes from August 24 and Connection Limits As of August 24, the Indian government has introduced a new directive aimed at preventing individuals from obtaining mobile connections beyond the prescribed limit of nine.
The move is part of an effort to curb excess SIM cards, but it raises important questions about identity verification and the boundaries between personal and public lives.
The new system relies heavily on digital verification. Telecom operators will use representative images of subscribers who have already reached their maximum limit to identify and prevent additional connections.