Several Indian telecom operators including Idea Cellular, Vodafone and Airtel are preparing to launch e-KYC services by the end of the year, according to a report by MyDigitalFC.com. The move follows the department of telecommunications charging mobile operators Rs 2,800 crore ($420 million) in penalties from 2007 through 2012 for issuing SIM cards based on fake identity documents. The new e-KYC services will enable telecos to save on cost and time by providing immediate and accurate verifications through the Aadhar
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