Originally Posted by
nmenaker
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.
Again, why do you think your situation is typical? For all I know, the guy might have got a SIM against someone ele;s ID. That's a serious offense. I want to be no part of it. What if you do not stay in a hotel?
What you have statewd does not sound like smooth sailing to me.
Getting a SIM card should not be as difficult as it is. Their is rampant fraud, despite the law, which is quite typical of the way things are done in India.