But, the indiamike forums actually seem to have a SIMILAR success rate of their users as I experienced. passport, visa, card from hotel and you're set. Yes, this is in a CITY, and sometimes a SIM will get de-activated several days later if the telco calls it into question, but it would seem that most people there (that is actually where I got my initial info - and all corresponding APN info prior to travel/arrival late last year) have expected success.