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==Introduction==
Everyone uses a cell phone for various needs and 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 network providers who provide a mobile connection – BSNL, Reliance, Airtel, Vodafone, Tata Docomo, Idea Cellular, Uninor, MTS India, Videocon, MTNL, Loop Mobile, Aircel.
Each service provider has their own tariff for prepaid and postpaid connection to attract the customers.
==Eligibility==
You should have valid address proof and identity proof documents to obtain a mobile connection and your age should be of 18 years.
==Instructions==
*You can obtain a mobile connection by applying in person
*You should have valid documents such as ration card, pan card, voter id card
*You should manually complete the application forms and submit in the respective service provider outlet
*The applicant should submit two to three passport size photographs with the application
==Required Information==
The following information is required to complete the application form.
*Full Name of the applicant
*Applicant’s Date of birth
*Father’s Name
*Email Id
*Address for communication including temporary and permanent
*Passport Size photographs of the applicant
*Photocopy of address proof such as electricity bill, ration card
*Photocopy of identity such as PAN card, Aadhar card
==Procedure==
In Person
*Ask for the application form in the service provider outlet.
*Complete the application and attach the requisite documents as mentioned in the application form.
*Attach two to three passport size photographs.
*Make sure that the application form is complete with supportive documents.
*Submit the application.
*The executive thoroughly verifies the application, generates an acknowledgement, and handles the SIM card to you
*Keep the acknowledgement handy.
*The SIM card will be activated within 24 hours after verification.
==Required Documents==
The following documents are required:
*Date of birth certificate such as 10th Standard certificate
*Your identity documents such as Permanent Account Number (PAN), Ration card, Aadhar Card
*Proof of residence such as Voter’s card, Electricity Bill, Telephone Bill, Passport, Driving license
*Passport size photographs
*Completed application form
==Fees==
Every Service Provider has a separate tariff based on the type of connection, Value Added Services such as SMS, MMS, international calling, roaming, and Internet.
==Validity==
According to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) rules, 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.
==Documents to Use==
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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.
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''BSNL'''<br>
http://www.bsnl.in
'''Airtel'''<br>
http://www.airtel.in
'''TataDocomo'''<br>
http://www.tatadocomo.com/
'''Idea Cellular'''<br>
http://www.ideacellular.com
'''Aircel'''<br>
http://www.aircel.com
'''Vodafone'''<br>
https://www.vodafone.in
'''Uninor'''<br>
http://www.uninor.in
'''MTNL'''<br>
http://www.mtnl.net.in
'''LOOP Mobile'''<br>
http://www.loopmobile.in
'''Videocon'''<br>
http://www.videocontelecom.com
'''Reliance Communication'''<br>
http://www.rcom.co.in
==Video==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type="website">video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the "&" inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M" Video ID is "Y0US7oR_t3M".
==Information which might help==
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==Other uses of the Mobile Connection==
You can connect and communicate with people of various parts of the world at any time zone. You can browse the internet on your mobile phone if your mobile supports it. Using Video/3G technology, you can view the receiver on your cell phone.
==External Links==
'''Telecom Regulatory Authority of India'''<br>
http://www.trai.gov.in/
==Others==
More information which might help people.
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