Telecom operators have come up with options for customers to re-verify their Aadhaar-registered phone number without having to visit stores. This comes amid widespread complaints by customers, many of whom have complained about difficulties in the process. The telecom department plans to finalize the steps within a week. Meanwhile, the SC is hearing a batch of petitions against mandatory Aadhaar . What's going on regarding Aadhaar-SIM linking? Based on the SC's ruling in the Lokniti Foundation case of February'17, the Centre mandated Aadhaar-SIM linking for everyone. The current deadline is February 6, 2018. However, since months, many telcos have been messaging and calling customers urging immediate linking or facing disconnection. Telcos explained it's to prevent a "potential rush if everyone comes for verification towards the end of the deadline in February". What problems were customers facing? However, this is causi...