Important News for Mobile Users: PTA’s New Decision Regarding SIMs

Islamabad (Qudrat Daily): Important news for mobile SIM users — the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has begun considering a change in the number of SIMs issued against a single identity card.

The PTA is reviewing a proposal to reduce the number of voice SIMs issued against one identity card from 5 to 3, while an increase in the limit of data SIMs is also under consideration.

According to PTA officials, at present a total of 8 SIMs are allowed to be issued against one Pakistani identity card, including 5 voice SIMs and 3 data SIMs. This permission has been granted in light of a court decision.

Officials say that the availability of a large number of voice SIMs increases the risks of their misuse and involvement in various types of cybercrimes. Keeping this situation in view, a proposal to reduce the number of voice SIMs is under consideration so that misuse of SIMs and cybercrimes can be curbed.

On the other hand, keeping in view the future requirements of 5G services, an increase in the number of data SIMs is also being considered.

However, the PTA has not yet issued any final decision or official notification in this regard.