Your Aadhaar card is not just an ID it is a master card and it plays a crucial role in obtaining mobile SIM cards. However there is a limit to how many SIMs you can link with your one Aadhaar card. Exceeding this limit can lead to legal issues. Discover how many SIM cards you can use, what kind of risks does you face in future and how to check the ones registered in your name.

How Many SIM Cards Can You Register with One Aadhaar.?

As per Indian government guidelines, a single Aadhaar card can be used to purchase up to ‘9 SIM cards’. For Machine to Machine (M2M) services this limit increases to ‘18 SIM cards’ often used for IoT devices like smart homes or connected vehicles.

Risks of Exceeding the Limit

If you register more than 9 SIM cards without valid reasons, here is what could happen:

SIM Card Deactivation: Extra SIM cards linked to your Aadhaar may be blocked by the Service provider to protect your identity.

Fraud Risks: Excess SIMs can be misused for cybercrime or illegal activities for which you might be held accountable.

Legal Trouble: If a SIM card registered under your Aadhaar and it is used for unlawful activities, you could face legal action.

Verification Notices: Telecom authorities regularly monitor SIM card usage. Exceeding the limit might lead to warnings or notices.

How to Check the SIMs Linked to Your Aadhaar

The Indian government has introduced the ‘TAFCOP Portal’ (Telecom Analytics for Fraud Management and Consumer Protection) to help users monitor their registered SIM cards.

1. Visit the ‘TAFCOP website’. (Search on Google or here is the link https://tafcop.sancharsaathi.gov.in/telecomUser/)

2. Enter your ‘mobile number’.

3. Verify using the ‘OTP’ sent to your phone.

4. View the list of SIM cards registered with your Aadhaar.

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Tips for Secure SIM Usage

Regularly check the list of SIM cards linked with your Aadhaar.

Avoid sharing your Aadhaar details unnecessarily.

Report any unauthorised SIM card activity immediately.