Airtel Temporary Halts SIM Delivery Through Blinkit after DOT Intervention in Delivery Process
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Hey there! Guess what's brewing in India's telecom scene? The Department of Telecom (DoT) has reportedly stepped in and pushed the brakes on Bharti Airtel's snazzy, 10-minute SIM delivery service, offered in partnership with the quick commerce platform, Blinkit.
Sounds fun, right? Not so fast! Apparently, the service was promptly put on ice after the DoT raised concerns about the service adhering to the norms. Sources close to the matter suggest that the service is still playin', just a tad on the pause side, and not flat-out D.N.A.
Now, what's got the DoT's knickers in a twist? Well, it seems there were issues with the self-KYC (Know Your Customer) process used by this service, and ol' D.O.T. ain't messin' around when it comes to sticking to verification norms.
The DoT expects Aadhaar-based KYC authentication to be completed before the SIM card can be delivered. It looks like the initial model of the Airtel-Blinkit partnership didn't quite pass this test, leading to the service being put on ice.
Intrigued about the cities where this service was slated to stand up? Well, they weren't exactly shying away from a challenge, planning to roll it out in 16 major cities, including big-league ones like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, to name a few.
But don't worry, Airtel lovers! If you find yourself in need of a little help while activating your SIM, you can always hit up the Airtel Thanks App or dial 9810012345 for support. Once you've received your card, you'll have a 15-day window to bend that SIM to your will, as Airtel so kindly put it.
So, there you have it! The DoT's intervention has given the Airtel-Blinkit SIM delivery service a well-deserved chill-out session until it gets those KYC regulations sorted. Stay tuned to see if the service rocks its way back into action, ready to deliver those sweet, pent-up SIM cards!
- The Department of Telecom (DoT) has expressed concerns about Bharti Airtel's SIM delivery service offered in partnership with Blinkit, as it doesn't seem to adhere to the set norms regarding self-KYC process.
- The Airtel-Blinkit partnership initially planned to roll out the SIM delivery service in 16 major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Sonipat.
- As per the DoT's expectations, Aadhaar-based KYC authentication is required to be completed before a SIM card can be delivered to ensure compliance with verification norms.
- Customers who face difficulty in activating their Airtel SIM can utilize the support provided through the Airtel Thanks App or by dialing 9810012345, while they have a 15-day window to activate their SIM once received.
