Uganda suspends over 1.4M SIM cards not linked to users’ biometrics

An ongoing process which started on November 12 to deactivate SIM cards not biometrically registered in Uganda has seen over 1.4 million lines affected as the country’s Communication Commission (UCC) has vowed a clean sweep.

Per a report by New Vision, the move is in line with the Interception of Communications Act which requires that all SIM cards be linked to their owners’ national identification number (NIN). The legislation also mandates telecoms service providers to collect and keep personal identity …

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