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  DoT new rule: Switching between prepaid and postpaid mobile numbers gets easier with OTP

  Technology | June 13, 2025 11:22 IST

  DoT has announced new rules for changing your number from prepaid to postpaid or postpaid to prepaid. The Department of Telecommunications has decided to reduce the cooling off period for this from 90 days.

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  BSNL 4G fancy numbers up for auction, bid now to own your unique number

  Technology | October 21, 2024 14:43 IST

  BSNL has initiated an auction process for numerous fancy numbers that are currently available in select BSNL circles across the country. Here's how you can apply to own a unique number.

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  Forgotten your Aadhaar-linked mobile number? Quick steps to recovery it

  Technology | August 16, 2024 13:28 IST

  If you have changed your mobile number and cannot recall which number is linked to Aadhaar, you can easily find out.

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  Getting unknown calls on new number? Here's what is Recycled Mobile Number, how this policy works

  Explainers | April 26, 2024 15:14 IST

  Telecom companies release more than 10 million recycle numbers every month, which are again allocated to new customers. If you purchased a new SIM and getting calls from unknown numbers, read to know about Recycled Mobile Number and how to stop unknown calls.

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  TRAI introduces new guidelines for mobile number portability to combat fraud

  Technology | March 18, 2024 22:58 IST

  TRAI has announced updated guidelines for mobile number portability (MNP) effective from July 1, aiming to curb SIM swap fraud in India. Under the new rules, users replacing a SIM due to theft or damage can't port to a new SIM within 7 days.

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  Tech tips: Get your desired Jio prepaid or postpaid number with ease

  Technology | July 07, 2023 17:18 IST

  By following these steps, you can easily customise your Reliance Jio number and enjoy a mobile number that is tailored to your preferences.

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  Retailers cannot insist on mobile number of customers for delivering certain services

  Business | May 23, 2023 21:27 IST

  The advisory has been issued following several consumer complaints. Customers have complained about many retailers not providing them services if they refuse to share their contact number, he said.

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  Telecom Dept deactivates 2.25 lakh mobile numbers in Bihar & Jharkhand

  Business | May 10, 2023 11:56 IST

  The Telecom Service Providers have also blacklisted 517 Point of Sales (PoS) who have been prima facie found to be involved in unethical and illegal practices while issuing SIM cards.

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  How to add or update a new phone number on the Aadhaar card?

  Technology | September 07, 2022 21:50 IST

  If you want to update or change your registered phone your number on Aadhar card, then here are the steps which could help you to get the job done.

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  Now, Aadhaar not mandatory to get mobile SIMs; other documents allowed too: Report

  India | May 02, 2018 13:30 IST

  The move comes after the Supreme Court rapped the Centre over using its earlier on ‘mandatory authentication of users’ as a ‘tool’ by asking telecom operators to link their mobile numbers with Aadhaar.  

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  Never directed mandatory Aadhaar-mobile number linkage, says SC

  India | April 26, 2018 16:48 IST

  The Supreme Court on Wednesday raised questions over the government's decision ordering mandatory seeding of mobile numbers with Aadhaar and said its earlier order on mandatory authentication of the users was used as a "tool".

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  13-digit mobile number system to be introduced in India only for machines

  Technology | February 22, 2018 12:18 IST

  Relax, your mobile number will not change to 13-digits.

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  Aadhaar linking with services: 7 deadlines you must not miss and why

  Business | December 13, 2017 11:12 IST

  Failing to link Aadhaar with services like bank accounts and mobile numbers could lead to unnecessary trouble.

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  Mobile Number 0888 888 888 Suspended In Bulgaria After Every User Dies

  World | May 25, 2010 23:23 IST

  Bulgarian phone bosses have suspended the number 0888 888 888 after every user assigned to it died, says a report in The Daily Mail, London. Spooked phone bosses have suspended the mobile phone number 0888