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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 10:56 pm
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Originally Posted by nigam
When I visited Delhi in November, there were new rules in place the meant that you could not get a SIM immediately, even with all the paperwork ready. Airtel told me to wait 4-7 days -- and it took longer.

This may get better once they catch up with the new rules, but don't expect to be able to buy a SIM and have it work right then.
very strange....i've never come across this rule....last month a few clients of mine came over from europe for 5 days....they got their sim on day one & it worked throughout their stay....
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