Highlights Certain sections of the media seem to have misinterpreted a DoT order for machine to machine or M2M numbers The DoT had issued a directive to telecom operators mentioning the implementation of 13-digit numbering scheme for M2M communication If you've been reading reports about your mobile number having 13 digits (from 10 digits currently) from July 1 and have been feeling perplexed , relax! Your mobile number will continue to have 10 digits. Certain sections of the media seem to have misinterpreted a DoT (Department of Telecommunication) order for machine to machine or M2M numbers. Microsoft Won't Patch a Severe Skype Vulnerability Anytime Soon M2M numbers are the ones that are used for SIMs in devices like swipe machines, cars, electricity meters etc. Officials from Bharti Airtel--India's largest telecom service provider, Reliance Jio and telecom industry body COAI (Cellular Operators Association of India) confirmed t...
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