Italy okays digital ID for SIM activation, Namibia and Mauritania race to meet deadlines

The telecommunications regulatory body in Italy (AGCOM) says it is now possible for network providers to activate SIM cards using the national identity system (SPID), the digital ID card (CIE) or the national services ID (CNS).

According to a report by Punto Informatico, the new development emanated from a recent meeting of the Commission on Infrastructure and Networks, and is part of efforts by authorities to simplify the way SIM cards are registered in the country. It is also in …

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