Egypt refers all mobile operators to prosecutors over unauthorised SIM registrations
Cairo: Egypt's National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has referred all mobile network operators in the country to the Public Prosecution after uncovering violations involving mobile phone lines registered in the names of citizens without their knowledge or possession. The regulator said it took the step after investigating complaints from users who discovered SIM cards linked to their…
The Egyptian National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has referred all mobile network operators to the Public Prosecution following an investigation into unauthorized SIM registrations. The regulator discovered that citizens' mobile phone lines were registered without their knowledge or consent. Complaints from users led to inspections over the past two days, during which evidence and documentation related to the violations were collected.
The NTRA announced a package of urgent regulatory measures to tighten controls over SIM registration, verify the identities of actual users, and prevent similar incidents. Telecom operators have been instructed to suspend the sale and activation of new SIM cards and send text messages to customers whose lines remain registered under older records, instructing them to sign new contracts and verify their identities.
The issue is concerning because mobile numbers in Egypt are linked to various digital services, including mobile wallets, bank accounts, and government services. Over 123 million mobile subscriptions were reported in Egypt by the end of December, provided by Orange Egypt, Vodafone Egypt, e& Egypt, and WE.
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