Maharashtra - How to Obtain Mobile Connection

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Go to the service provider customer service centre/outlet of your choice.
2. Make sure that you have all the proper documents mentioned in the “Required documents” section below.
3. Ask for the new connection application form with the executive at the service provider outlet.
4. Complete the application and attach the requisite documents.
5. Attach two to three passport size photographs as required.
6. Make sure that the application form is complete with supportive documents and submit the application. (Executives at the outlet will help you in case of any doubt)
7. The executive thoroughly verifies the application, generates an acknowledgement, and handovers the SIM card to you.
8. Keep the acknowledgement handy.
9. The SIM card will be activated within 24 hours after verification.

Apply Online:

Please follow the below steps as per your choice of service provider

For BSNL - Maharashtra How to Obtain Mobile Connection Online with Images

1. Visit the official website of BSNL : BSNL
2. In the given page, please select the menu “Mobile & Data” “Choose your mobile number” sub option to get next page.
3. Here, select Assam tab under East zone to get new page.
4. Please drag the button to unlock the page.
5. Please select one mobile number from the list provided under choice numbers and hit “Fill Application” to get popup for entering pin and mobile number. Please enter the mobile number to get the 7 digit pin in the mobile number entered after entering submit.
6. Now applicant shall reach the nearest customer service centre within 96 hours and share the mobile number which was provided to obtain pin and pin to the executive and follow the guidelines thereafter to obtain mobile connection

For Airtel - Maharashtra How to Obtain Mobile Connection Online with Images

1. Visit the official website of Airtel : Airtel
2. Please select “Buy for me '' from the menu ,it directs for next page.In the next page click on “new connection” ''under post paid” .
   1. If you select prepaid, then please follow the next screen with appropriate prompts to process and get the sim.
3. Here select the plan from the options provided to reach next screen to share details..
4. Please complete the page prompts and hit the “Send OTP” option to get OTP in the phone number provided. Now enter the OTP and hit “Continue” to reach page for schedule delivery.
5. Please follow the page prompt for obtaining SIM Home delivered or pickup from nearest store to proceed further.

For Jio - Maharashtra How to Obtain Mobile Connection Online with Images

1. Click on the link to get a new jio sim card delivered to your home directly :Jio
2. Choose what type of connection you need. For example, postpaid or prepaid.
3. Enter your mobile number and hit “Get OTP” to get OTP in the mobile number provided. Please enter the OTP in the prompted place to reach next page to select “Individual” / “Enterprise”. Here select as per your profile to get next page.
4. Now enter the pincode of your area and hit “submit” to get the door step delivery of sim.if the service is unavailable to your place, then click on “get nearest store for details.
5. Go to the store as per list and follow the executives guidelines to process further and obtain the sim.

Apply through vodofone (for prepaid) - Maharashtra How to Obtain Mobile Connection Online with Images

1. To Obtain Mobile Connection, the applicant has to use the following link – link
2. If the applicant needs prepaid connection, then click “Buy Prepaid SIM”.
3. Now the applicant has to choose the pack from the available options.
4. Then enter all the valid details in the appropriate textbox.
5. If the service is available at the applicant nearest location, “Proceed” button will be displayed. If there is no service, please approach the Vodafone executive centre for obtaining new connection.
6. After submission of the request, the applicant will receive call from the Vodafone partners.
7. Please follow their instructions to obtain the SIM card.
8. The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
9. The processing time for this procedure is within 2 days.

Apply through Vodafone (for post-paid) - Maharashtra How to Obtain Mobile Connection Online with Images

1. To Obtain Mobile Connection, the applicant has to use the following link – link
2. If the applicant needs post-paid connection, then click To Obtain Mobile Connection, the applicant has to use the following link – link
3. If the applicant needs prepaid connection, then click “Buy Post-paid SIM”.
4. Now the applicant has to choose the pack from the available options.
5. Then enter all the valid details in the appropriate textbox.
6. If the service is available at the applicant nearest location, “Proceed” button will be displayed. If there is no service, please approach the Vodafone executive centre for obtaining new connection.
7. After submission of the request, the applicant will receive call from the Vodafone partners.
8. Please follow their instructions to obtain the SIM card.
9. The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
10. The processing time for this procedure is within 2 days.

Apply through Idea - Maharashtra How to Obtain Mobile Connection Online with Images

1. To Obtain Mobile Connection, the applicant has to use the following link – link
   • NOTE: Only the Post-paid connection can be availed through online.
2. If the applicant wants post-paid connection, then click “Post-paid”
3. In this page, please select “New Connection”.
   • Note: The applicant will be taken to the Vodafone post-paid connection page, since Idea and Vodafone became telecom partners.
4. Now choose a plan from the available options.
5. Now enter all the personal details in the appropriate textbox and click “Proceed” tab.
6. After the submission of your request, you will receive call from the Vodafone partners. Please follow their instructions to obtain the SIM card.

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Required Documents

• Date of birth certificate such as 10th Standard certificate.
• Your identity documents such as Permanent Account Number (PAN), Ration card, Aadhaar Card.
• Proof of residence such as Voters card, Electricity Bill, Telephone Bill, Passport, LIC policy, driving license, *Bank passbook.
• Passport size photographs.
• Completed application form.
• Aadhaar card

Office Locations & Contacts

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India - TRAI
Mahanagar Doorsanchar Bhawan (next to Zakir Hussain College)
Jawaharlal Nehru Marg (Old Minto Road)
New Delhi: 110 002
E-mail ID : [email protected]
Phone No. : 91-11-2323 6308 | FAX No. : 91-11-2321 3294
Contact Link: Link
BSNL: link
Airtel: link
Idea Cellular : link
JIO: link
Vodafone: [1].

Eligibility

You should have valid address proof and identity proof documents to obtain a mobile connection and your age should be of 18 years.

Fees

Every Service Provider has a separate tariff based on the type of connection and Value Added Services (such as SMS, MMS, international calling, roaming, and Internet).

Validity

If you do not receive or dial a call for two continuous months, your SIM will be deactivated.Otherwise, you can maintain the mobile connection throughout your life until you disconnect..

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

If your application is fair and complete, the processing time will be 24 hours.

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Instructions

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address details
• Aadhaar number

Need for the Document

• Everyone uses a cell phone for various needs. To obtain a mobile connection, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has set a procedure for safety and security purposes. A mobile connection is of two types Prepaid and Postpaid.
• Prepaid : You can recharge your mobile connection with prepaid minutes by using a prepaid voucher or online.
• Postpaid :
  • You can use your cell phone for a month and a bill is generated.
  • Once you receive a monthly bill, you can pay the amount either online or reach the service provider outlet in person.
  • There are various mobile service providers who provide a mobile connection BSNL, Reliance, Jio, Vodafone, Idea and Jio.
  • Each service provider has their own tariff for prepaid and postpaid connection to attract the customers.

Information which might help

• In some parts of India the government has allowed only post paid connection in view of security concerns.
• The advancement in technology of network has been evolving with 2G, 3G, 4G and so on.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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