Argentina to roll out biometrics rule for SIM transfers
Argentina’s telecoms will roll out a new rule demanding operators register customer biometrics when switching to new SIM cards, a move to boost security for subscribers and curb SIM hijacking.
Tanzania grants mobile users two more weeks to verify SIM cards
The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has pushed back its original SIM verification deadline from 31st January to 13th February 2023.
South Sudan allocates funds to challenge Vivacell licence settlement
South Sudan’s government has been availed of US$4.48 million by the country’s Council of Ministers to aid its legal appeal against the now defunct mobile operator Vivacell.
5G ban in India’s airports set to be reviewed
India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has said it intends come up with a decision on whether to lift a ban on 5G around airports – but not until it has carried out a detailed study.
Croatian regulator signals start of spectrum auction process
HAKOM, the Croatian telecommunications regulator, has announced the start of the latest competitive frequency allocation process in the country.
