Indonesia targets 20M biometric SIM registrations in two months
Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, says the biometric SIM card registration exercise that went underway on…
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South Africa overhauls SIM registration to combat identity fraud
The South African government and other stakeholders in the telecommunications industry have agreed to introduce changes to the legislative framework…
Mexico extends phone line linking to biometric CURP as millions remain unverified
With fewer than half of Mexico’s mobile lines linked to the biometric CURP (Clave Única de Registro de Población) by…
Indonesia telcos challenge biometric SIM verification fees ahead of rollout
Telecommunication companies in Indonesia have urged the government to reduce or entirely waive the cost they are expected to incur…
Indonesia to require face biometrics for new mobile numbers
Indonesia will require face biometrics for new mobile number registrations starting in July as part of a broader push to…
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…
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…
