Aircel announces special prepaid services for Amarnath pilgrims

BANGALORE, INDIA: Aircel, one of India's leading telecom players, today announced the launch of special short-term prepaid Yatra SIM Cards aimed at Amarnath piligrims.

To avail the services, yatris while purchasing the SIM card will be required to produce at the counter, original Yatra registration slip and have to submit a photocopy of the same. Additionally, yatris have to submit a self-certified copy of valid proof of identification and proof of address as prescribed by DoT, besides filling CEF and submitting four latest photographs.

The Yatra SIM cards will be available June 24 onwards and the tariff plan is expected to be announced around the same time.

Aircel also announced setting up special counters in Jammu, Pahalgam, Baltal and many more locations in J&K to make these special SIM cards available to the yatris.

A release said that Aircel aims to ensure that the yatris have seamless access to the telecom services to stay in touch with their near and dear ones during the yatra.

Kadhiravan K, circle business head - Karnataka, Aircel, said, "As the yatris embark upon the enchanting route to witness the greatness of god, we realize the importance of them being constantly connected to their family and friends. To make their journey better and more convenient, Aircel is launching a short-term prepaid Yatra SIM Cards, which will enable the yatris to stay connected 24X7 during the Amarnath Yatra."