Govt gives nod to 13-digit M2M SIM numbers from July 1
21-February-2018
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked telecom service providers to start issuing 13-digit digit numbers for SIM based machine-to-machine (M2M) services, which will co-exist with 10-digit numbers.
The DoT had approved the scheme and a letter on it was sent to various departments on February 9, 2018.
M2M services are those where internet-enabled devices like point-of-sale machines or even latest refrigerators communicate through a SIM card. This decision will not have any effect on mobile phone SIMs.
During the meeting, it was decided that 13-digit M2M numbering plan will be implemented from July 1, 2018. From this date onwards, all new M2M mobile connections will be allocated l3-digit numbers only.
The DoT said all service providers must ensure that their network elements including IT and other relevant systems are aligned with 13-digit numbering for M2M SIMs before July 1, 2018.
Migration of existing 10-digit M2M numbers to 13 digits will start latest by October 1, 20I8 and
shall be completed by December 31, 2018, it said. - IANS
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