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DoT dismantled 44 illegal telecom hubs in two years, informs Supreme Court
The Department of Telecom says it dismantled 44 illegal telecom centres, including SIM box operations, across India in the past two years, with action spanning April 2024 to October 2025, done in coordination with local police. The report was submitted to the Supreme Court and referenced in a published article on April 28, 2026.
Why It Matters
This indicates sustained enforcement against illegal telecom activity, with potential implications for security, revenue leakage, and consumer protection.
Timeline
3 Events
Publication note: article references the report
April 28, 2026
The article (dated April 28, 2026) reports that a Home Ministry report submitted to the Supreme Court details the dismantling of 44 illegal telecom centres between April 2024 and October 2025.
End of the two-year action period; 44 hubs dismantled
October 2025
By October 2025, 44 illegal telecom centres, including SIM box operations, were dismantled across the country during the two-year period, according to a Home Ministry report submitted to the Supreme Court.
Start of sustained action against illegal telecom hubs
April 2024
The DoT began sustained action to dismantle illegal telecom centres, including SIM box operations, across India, coordinated with local law enforcement agencies.