Govt makes OTP verification optional for foreigners seeking mobile connection in India

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The Department of Telecom has said that the email of the foreign national seeking mobile connection can be used for one-time password (OTP) instead of an alternate mobile number.

DoT said that the relaxation shall be applicable only for the foreign nationals visiting India.

"Further, the licensee may send OTP on the e-mail of foreign nationals as an alternate method, if sending an OTP on alternate number is not feasible," the order said.

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Author / Journalist: Press Trust of India

Category: StartupsEconomyBusiness

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Topics: Privacy Seeking Foreign Mobile India Number Nationals Optional Connection Alternate Policy

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Published On: 2024-08-02 @ 05:35:36 (12 hours ago)

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