Within the guise of NGO staff, the boys took fingerprints for SIMs. PHOTO: AFP
ISLAMABAD:
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has reminded telecom shoppers that every one SIMs should be registered within the person’s personal identify. The usage of SIMs registered in one other particular person’s identify is taken into account a violation of relevant laws, and any misuse of a SIM shall be the only real duty of the registered person.
In a press assertion launched on Thursday, the telecom-industry regulator additional emphasised that customers should guarantee accountable use of their SIMs and telecommunication connections.
“Customers shall be individually accountable for all calls, messages, and information utilization made by their SIMs or gadgets. Shoppers are required to adjust to all related guidelines and laws; failure to take action might end in crucial enforcement motion in case of any violation,” it mentioned.
Moreover, the PTA urged all telecom shoppers to undertake accountable conduct and play an energetic and efficient function in safeguarding the safety, stability, and reliability of Pakistan’s telecommunication system.
