In 2000, cell phones began to become the norm for citizens of Pakistan. The reduction in cost and the ease of access to the general population led to a rapid increase in the number of cell phone users over the following years.
The result was the unintentional usage of purposeful technology. A number of terrorist and illegal attacks were later discovered as being linked to non-registered SIMs.
To address these issues, PTA introduced an advanced SIM Information System in 2009. It was designed to maintain a digital record of SIM users so that users can verify their active SIMs given to them against their CNIC.
If you're not sure about the amount of SIM cards associated with your CNIC or want to block or verify any of them in all likelihood continue reading.
What number of SIMs are registered to one CNIC?
It is crucial to know firstly it is that there's a limitation on the amount of SIMs you can have on their CNIC. In accordance with the guidelines established by PTA one can have a maximum number of SIM cards that are issued under their name at any one time.
If you have five SIM cards that are registered to your CNIC and you'd like to purchase a new one You must first remove the SIM card that is no more in use, to preserve the continuity of a maximum of five SIMs.
How do you check the amount of active SIMs associated with your CNIC?
If you're unfamiliar with the current SIM cards associated with your CNIC It is essential to get this information as soon as you can.
There are two ways to do this:
Through Website:
- To determine whether you have SIM cards that have been issued and active in your name, visit the PTA SIM Information Website.
- The link will open a web page where you will be asked to input your personal information.
- Input your CNIC number in the field.
- Verify that you're not a computer and then check the appropriate box. Then click "Submit".
- The user will be presented with a list of registered SIMs for that specific CNIC in tabular format.
- A number of SIMs will be classified by operator The table will also show what number SIMs that you've registered with your CNIC.
Through SMS:
To determine how many SIMs associated with your CNIC by SMS, here's the short guide:
- Install the text messaging application to your smartphone.
- Enter your CNIC number, without hyphens.
- After that, you can transmit this message to 668.
- You'll soon get a text message that will show you the amount of activated SIM cards that are matched to every operator that is registered by your CNIC.
- Note it is possible to be cost PKR 2 plus tax for every SMS you send to 668.
If you discover there are more SIMs associated with your CNIC is greater than the current amount of SIM cards you're using, you should contact your Customer Service Centre of the respective Company Operator.
How can you identify SIM Cloning? And how should you know about it?
The process in which an SIM card duplicated through the transfer of the cloned SIM's personal data to another SIM card is known as SIM Cloning. Once completed, the different SIM card is able to be used by a different person using a different mobile phone, while still having all information as well as the charges that were that are attributed to that original SIM card.
SIM Cloned SIM cards are a typical technique used by criminals to pursue illicit operations and make calls with them by using another's identity. If you receive a call from your phone that you did not make then contact the relevant cell phone company immediately and file a formal complaint to stop the fraudulently functioning SIM card.
PTA Biometric Verification System:
The PTA Biometric Verification System which is also called BVS in short is an important initiative by PTA to verify the security of cell phone subscribers and stop the illicit use of mobile phone connections. With this system, you can quickly:
- Obtain a duplicate SIM
- Buy or activate the new SIM card
- Change the owner of the SIM card that was previously registered under the name of another CNIC
- Verify your SIM card
- Find solutions to issues with the transferability of mobile numbers
How do you get the verification of your SIM card's biometric authentication?
To ensure the registered SIM card is not blocked, you need check if you're using the SIM you know PTA recognizes. If you want to get a biometric-verified SIM it is necessary to determine whether your SIM cards are registered under your name or not.
What is the best way to verify who is SIM owner? SIM owner?
To determine what the identity of who is the SIM owner, take these steps:
- Access the text messaging application on your mobile.
- Send an empty message via 667.
- Soon you will get a text message back which contains your name and the SIM owner from whom the message was sent from.
How can you stop the SIM card that is registered with your CNIC?
If you are looking to get rid of a mobile
SIM that you don't utilize, it's better to block it so that you're not
accountable for that number on your CNIC. For this follow these steps: do:
- Visit the nearest franchise office or customer support department of the relevant cell company.
- You'll be asked to provide the original CNIC and complete a form which will stop your needed number.
Keep in mind that using unregistered or illegal SIM cards is considered a crime that has consequences. If you're making use of an unregistered SIM card, or a SIM card that is in the name of another it is imperative to find the solution as soon as possible to prevent getting caught up in crime action.
0 Comments