Aadhaar SIM Linking

Telcos sought additional time for implementation of new rules as it required change in their IT systems. Considering the request, the government has given a one-time extension

According to DoT guidelines, an individual mobile subscriber can register up to nine mobile connections in his or her name

Govt assures there is no threat of discontinuation of mobile numbers issued using Aadhaar

This essentially means Airtel would not be able to, in the interim, carry out 'electronic-verification' or link mobile SIMs of its customers with Aadhaar

Unlinked phones will be deactivated after February 2018: Source