Vietnam mandates face biometrics for mobile device registration
A facial recognition process is now required for new mobile device registrations in Vietnam. The policy took effect April 15…
SIM card registration
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Tanzania ITU innovation center to drive digital transformation set for launch
Tanzania is launching an innovation hub hosted in to support the country’s digital transformation efforts, as well as those of…
Mexico court clears path for mandatory phone registry linked to biometric CURP
A federal court in Mexico has revoked a suspension that prevented the establishment of a mandatory registry of mobile phone…
Ghana to introduce liveness detection with self-service app in upcoming SIM verification drive
Ghana is planning to conduct a nationwide SIM card registration exercise under a new regulatory framework that will involve advanced…
Regula performing 300K identity verifications a month for Chile’s telcos
Regula is boasting new figures from its collaboration with Chile’s telecommunications operators. The digital identity verification firm now processes more…
Indonesia mandates biometric SIM registration
Indonesia has issued a sweeping regulation that makes biometric verification mandatory for SIM card registration. The SEMANTIK (Comfortable Smile with…
Mauritania warns telcos to comply with biometric SIM identification rules
Three mobile network operators in Mauritania have been given two months to fully comply with existing SIM card identification rules…
Vietnam prepares biometric verification for 100m mobile phone users
Biometric identity verification is becoming a feature of life in Vietnam. The latest measure sees mobile phone users swept up…
South Korea to mandate face biometrics for new mobile numbers by 2026
South Korea is joining a growing number of Asian countries that require face biometrics for new mobile phone numbers. The…
Indonesia rolling out biometric SIM card registration in 2026
Indonesia will introduce face biometrics for SIM card registration in 2026 to curb digital fraud by ensuring mobile numbers can…
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