Idea Cellular : Link Your Aadhaar With Mobile Number

Organisation : Idea Cellular
Service Name : Link Your Aadhaar With Mobile Number
Applicable For : All Idea Cellular Customers
Applicable States/UTs : All Over India
Last Date For Aadhaar Reverifcation : 6-Feb-2018
Website : https://www.ideacellular.com/customer-care/regulatory/re-verification

How To Link Aadhaar With Idea Mobile Number?

For your ready reference simple four steps shall ensure E-KYC compliance. Follow the below steps to link Aadhaar with Mobile Number.

Related / Similar Facility : Airtel Mobile Number & Aadhaar Linking

Steps:
Step-1 – Visit to our nearest Idea center and provide your mobile number and Aadhaar number.
Step-2 – Idea store executive will provide a four digit verification code on your mobile number from re-verification application.
Step-3 – Subscriber to provide the verification code to Idea store executive & provide his/her biometric.
Step-4 – After 24hrs you will received a confirmation SMS, reply Y to complete the EKYC process.

Please note that this entire exercise is free of cost and for your convenience, hence we solicit your co-operation.

Re-Verification

Hon’ble Supreme Court stated “an effective process has been evolved to ensure identity verification, as well as, the addresses of all mobile phone subscribers for new subscribers. In the near future, and more particularly, within one year from today, a similar verification will be completed, in case of existing subscribers.”

Based on above mentioned details of order, the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) has issued instructions to all operators to verify all existing mobile subscribers (Prepaid & Postpaid) through Aadhaar based E-KYC process on or before 06.02.2018.

Now to comply with the order we are starting campaign to do KYC of all existing subscribers through Aadhaar based EKYC process. We request all subscribers (excluding the subscribers who have opted their mobile connection via E-KYC mode –Aadhaar based activations by providing biometric) to visit their nearest Idea outlets & follow simple steps to complete the mandated E-KYC process.

FAQ On Aadhaar & Idea Mobile Number Linking

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Aadhaar & Idea Mobile Number Linking

Question : What is Government’s directive regarding Aadhaar updation for mobile connection?
As per the recent government directive, all the existing customers have to link Aadhaar with their Mobile numbers.

Question : By when do I need to link my Aadhaar card with mobile number?
We recommend you complete this process as soon as possible. Last date for the same is 6th Feb 2018.

Question : What documents are required to complete the process?
All you need is your Aadhaar card/number and your Mobile. You will be required to complete biometric verification. You will also receive the verification code (OTP) on your Mobile that would be required to complete the process.

Question : What if I don’t link my Mobile with Aadhaar?
In case you don’t complete the process before 6th Feb 18, services on your mobile number might get restricted.

Question : I do not have Aadhaar card. What should I do?
We would request you to get your Aadhaar card made at the earliest. For details visit https://uidai.gov.in

Question : Where can I get my Aadhaar card linked with mobile number?
Please visit any Idea store to complete the process. To know the store address :
** Dial toll free number *121*47#
** Click this link https://www.myvi.in/?PlanType=StoreLoc
** Download My Idea App from Playstore

Question : Do I need to pay for this?
There is no fee for linking Aadhaar with your number.

Question : What is Biometric process?
Biometric verification is a process through which, a person can be uniquely identified basis fingerprints and details are fetched as per the information in Aadhaar database. An OTP will be sent on your existing Idea mobile. You need to provide your Aadhaar number & finger print only after you receive OTP.

Question : What will Idea do with my Aadhaar number?
Aadhaar details will be updated in our records against your number.

Question : Do I have to change my SIM?
No.

Question : Once my no is linked to Aadhaar, will my tariff get changed?
No.

Question : I am an outstation customer. Where do I get my Aadhaar linked to my mobile number?
Process for linking Outstation is similar. Only Local Referee details have to be provided additionally.

Question : I am currently in roaming. How do I get my Aadhaar linked?
Customers in roaming customer need to get the Aadhaar verified in their respective home circle.

Question : My name/address is different in my Aadhaar card. What should I do?
Your details will be updated in your mobile account as per the details available in Aadhaar.

Question : Will I get any confirmation that my Aadhaar has been linked?
Yes. You will receive a confirmation SMS within 24 hours.

Question : I have more than one Idea connections, do I need to provide my biometric every time?
No, biometric approval will be taken only once, however the four digit verification code will be provided for all the connections individually.

Question : I am using a datacard and/or using the Idea SIM in my data device (Tablet etc). Do I still need to link my Aadhaar number to these SIMs?
Yes.

Question : In case of Datacard, how will I receive the OTP for verification?
OTP will be sent on your registered alternate mobile number.

Question : Do I have to carry my mobile number also for this process?
Yes. You will receive the verification code (OTP) on your Mobile that would be required to complete the process.