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Growing eSIM support on South African mobile networks and more affordable eSIM-capable devices are making it feasible for ...

Subscriber Base Declines Amid Nin Verification Mandates The federal government’s mandate to link SIM cards to National Identification ... mobile operators MTN, Airtel, Globacom, and 9mobile ...

The introduction of eSIM technology is a significant development underscored by its potential impact on technology adoption, economic growth, and social inclusion in Africa. The technology simplifies ...

South African-owned mobile telecommunications provider, MTN Group announced that it has concluded the sale of its Guinea operations to the State of Guinea, marking its final exit from the market.

Steps have been taken to compile a list of individuals who will no longer be eligible for new SIM cards. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has begun implementing strict measures under the ...

SINGAPORE – Tougher laws to police the use of SIM cards could see subscribers jailed for up to three years if the cards are used in a crime. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Dec 30 said the ...

THE Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) has ramped up its efforts against the illegal online sale of registered Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards, conducting 55 operations ...

MTN participated in a SAPS sting operation that has led to the arrest of a key suspect said to be a key player in a recent spate of Sim Swap fraud (see Fin24 report). A Sim Swap allows mobile network ...

The report attributed this optimistic outlook to strategic measures implemented by MTN in 2024, including the renegotiation of its tower lease contracts. These adjustments significantly reduced the ...

MANILA, Philippines — Two Chinese nationals were arrested by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) for selling pre-registered subscriber identity module (SIM) cards in Pasay City ...