Nigeria NCC Warns Subscribers on Pre Registered SIMs

Post on: 2011-08-26 By: admin

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned telecoms subscribers and telecom operators over the sale, or use of 'pre-registered' SIM cards.
In a statement in Abuja, NCC's Head, Media and Public Relations, Mr. Reuben Muoka, said the act of selling pre-registered New SIM Cards to the members of the public by vendors or retailers, and use of such cards by anybody whatsoever, contravenes the regulation on registration of phone subscribers.
He said such person or persons shall be liable on conviction to a fine, or imprisonment, or both, in line with the Nigerian Communications Act 2003.
He said the commission will also hold network service providers liable when such cards are found to be in use as they are expected to ensure that New SIM Cards are not pre-registered before they are sold to members of the public through their various channels.
He said those found to be involved in this illegality will face arrest, detention, investigation, prosecution and sanction in line with the provisions of the Communications Act. He also warned the public desist from buying pre-registered SIM as they will also be liable if such line is in any way connected to any crime or misuse.
"Members of the public are advised to go to their operators to register their New SIM cards. Do not be tempted to buy pre-registered New SIM card when the registration is free", he said.
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