Blinkit Airtel Sim Card Delivery put on Hold as Dot Questions Kyc Process

The Department of Telecommunications has currently banned Airtel’s SIM Home delivery service. Airtel SIM card will no longer be called from the platform Blinkit providing the Quick Home delivery service of grocery goods. The Telecommunications Department has banned this and has raised questions about Airtel’s ‘No Your Customer (KYC)’ process. Let us tell you that Blinkit and Airtel, owned by Zomato, jointly started the Quick Home delivery service of Airtel SIM card from April 15. This service was started in a few select markets, which has now been banned by the Department of Telecommunications.

The Department of Telecommunications (DOT) has sent a message to Airtel to emphasize that the current self-KYC norms should be followed without any exception. That is, there will be no compromise of any kind in the KYC process. Fee of fee Report According to, there was no response till the news of the email sent to Airtel in the case. At the same time, an official of Blinkit told the publication that the service has been stopped for some time, not closed. It will be continued after the proper investigation is completed.

In 2024, DOT issued instructions for issuing new SIM card or replacement SIM card. These also included the provision of paperless procedure and self -KYC procedure for customers. As far as the SIM card delivery service is concerned, what will happen to the SIM cards that have already been sold through Blinkit, no matter is clear on it. According to telecom experts, there is a possibility that these SIM cards will be in the process of activation as the document verification from the telecom company will be in the process.

Let us tell you that for some time, telecom companies have been offering home delivery service for SIM cards. From the company’s app or website, the customer can get 9 SIM cards sitting at home. The customer has to undergo a digital or e-KYC process by applying for the SIM card which ensures the identity of the customer. It contains verification of customer biometrics, which also includes documents like Aadhaar card. Blinkit When a SIM card is delivered, the customer has 15 days to activate it after the KYC process. The Department of Telecommunications has objected to the delivery of SIM card before the KYC process is completed.