where to get a mobile SIM card in Delhi

philip007 · May 14th, 2009, 13:56

Hi Folks,

Can anyone recommend a place where I can buy a SIM card in Delhi so that I can call all around India and text to family back home (Australia)?

Is it easy to top up the SIM card ?

Many thanks for any help.

Philip

jyotirmoy · May 14th, 2009, 13:59

There are thousands of shops selling SIM's and do topping up too. You need an address and some documantry proof of this address to get a SIM. Due to security concerns vendors adhere to the rules strictly.

delhiwala · May 14th, 2009, 14:03

Airtel has a counter at the Arrival lounge itself.

You need A copy of the passport, 2 Passport Size photograph and a local address proof (Hotel/Guest house).

philip007 · May 14th, 2009, 14:52

Delhiwalla
jyotirmay

Many thans thanks for your quick reply.

What sort of documentary of address is reqd - like a booking reciept ? Is it necessary to hand over a copy of passport or do they just get sight of passport ?

Seems very involved but if thats how they do it then so be it !

Thanks again.

Philip

delhiwala · May 14th, 2009, 15:11

They need photocopy of Passport as proof of your permanent residence. They want same thing from Indians too (a copy of bank statement, or Voter ID card, or some other ID) ..... so that they know who the owner is, just to deter miscreants.

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Originally Posted by philip007

What sort of documentary of address is reqd - like a booking reciept ? Is it necessary to hand over a copy of passport or do they just get sight of passport ?Seems very involved but if thats how they do it then so be it !

philip007 · May 14th, 2009, 15:23

cheers delhiwalla, thanks for clearing that up.

Philip

May 14th, 2009, 13:56	#1
philip007 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gold Coast Australia Posts: 150	where to get a mobile SIM card in Delhi Hi Folks, Can anyone recommend a place where I can buy a SIM card in Delhi so that I can call all around India and text to family back home (Australia)? Is it easy to top up the SIM card ? Many thanks for any help. Philip

May 14th, 2009, 14:03	#3
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,813	Airtel has a counter at the Arrival lounge itself. You need A copy of the passport, 2 Passport Size photograph and a local address proof (Hotel/Guest house). __________________ Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone. - The Dhammapada

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May 14th, 2009, 13:59	#2
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 5,223	There are thousands of shops selling SIM's and do topping up too. You need an address and some documantry proof of this address to get a SIM. Due to security concerns vendors adhere to the rules strictly.

May 14th, 2009, 14:52	#4
philip007 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gold Coast Australia Posts: 150	Delhiwalla jyotirmay Many thans thanks for your quick reply. What sort of documentary of address is reqd - like a booking reciept ? Is it necessary to hand over a copy of passport or do they just get sight of passport ? Seems very involved but if thats how they do it then so be it ! Thanks again. Philip

May 14th, 2009, 15:23	#6
philip007 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gold Coast Australia Posts: 150	cheers delhiwalla, thanks for clearing that up. Philip