New SIM rules 2026: How to check mobile numbers linked to your Aadhaar
Follow UsUsers can check all SIM cards linked to their name through Sanchar Saathi.
The Digital Intelligence Platform will help operators verify existing connections.
A new photo-based feature will identify subscribers who have reached the SIM limit.
The government has tightened the SIM card limits, making it harder for people to obtain additional mobile connections once they reach the permitted threshold. Starting next week, telecom operators such as Jio and Airtel will have to check a customer’s existing connections before issuing a new SIM. Under the rules, individuals can have up to nine mobile connections registered in their name across most of India.
SurveyHowever, this is not a new rule. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) introduced the nine-connection cap more than a decade ago. In Jammu and Kashmir, Assam and the North-Eastern states, the limit is lower at six connections. What is now needed is that operators will need to more strictly verify the number of connections already linked to a subscriber.
How to check SIM cards registered in your name
If you are unaware of how many mobile numbers are linked to your identity, you can easily check it via the government’s Sanchar Saathi portal or app. The process is relatively straightforward:
Open the Sanchar Saathi website or app.
Select the “Know mobile connections in your name” option.
Enter your mobile number and the captcha shown on the screen.
Enter the OTP received on your phone.
The service will then display the mobile numbers registered in your name.
If you find a number that you do not recognise, you can simply report it on the Sanchar Saathi application.
But how will this new SIM verification work
The DoT is using the Digital Intelligence Platform to help telecom operators identify subscribers who have already reached their permitted connection limit. The platform combines subscriber information shared by different telecom operators, allowing companies to check a customer’s overall connection count.
The authorities are also introducing a photo-based identification feature. From August 23, the platform is expected to display a representative image for subscribers who have reached the applicable limit. Operators can use this information when processing applications for additional connections.
