Data from the National Communications Authority (NCA) indicate that about 17 million mobile phone subscribers have so far registered their SIM cards since the registration begun in September 2021.
This is less than half of the about 42 million subscribers.
According to Director of Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Nana Nana Defie Badu, her outfit does not expects all the 42 million subscribers to register their SIM cards since some of them are cards used by fraudsters.
“It is difficult to say we are expecting 42 million SIM cards to be totally registered by the end of the registration process. These 42 million active SIM cards we see on our network also include SIMs being used by the fraudsters.
“So, we do not expect to see those SIMs registered. It is also possible for people who use multi-SIMs to decide not to register a whole number of SIMs given that every individual has a quota of 10 SIMs to register”, she explained.
She further said “we do not expect to see all 42 million SIMs being registered by September [30th 2022].
With about 14 days more to the end of the SIM Card registration, Nana Defie Badu, entreated subscribers to get registered before their SIM cards are blocked.
NCA begins roll out of punitive actions against unregistered SIM card users
The NCA, beginning yesterday, September 5, 2022 rolled out punitive actions against unregistered SIM card users.
According to a statement signed by the Authority’s Director-General, outgoing calls and data services for a sequential batch of numbers will be blocked for 2 days weekly on a rotational basis.
Latest Stories
-
Why increase contribution rate when you can’t manage what is given you? – NAGRAT asks SSNIT
24 mins -
There are greener pastures in Ghana – Prof Owusu-Dabo
2 hours -
Myjoyonline Interview with Abubakar Tahiru: Guinness World Record Holder for ‘Most Trees Hugged In An Hour’
2 hours -
JoyNews’ Clinton Yeboah honoured at 2023 Int’l Sports Media Awards in Spain
3 hours -
14 PWDs selected for maiden Africa Health Collaborative Medicine Counter Assistant training
3 hours -
Manchester United open to offers for nearly all of squad
3 hours -
Price of LPG per kilogramme constitutes 22% of taxes – LPG Marketers Association
5 hours -
Nigeria appoint Finidi George as new Super Eagles boss
6 hours -
Elevating Ghana’s creative industry: A blueprint for competing with Nigeria and South Africa
7 hours -
Poor finishing a problem for Asante Kotoko throughout the season – Prosper Ogum
7 hours -
Samini teams up with Francis Osei for ‘Sticks N Locks’ EP
7 hours -
Government should resource record labels – Seven Xavier
8 hours -
I need majority in parliament to successfully complete my term – Akufo-Addo pleads
8 hours -
Next NDC government will not recognise illegal contracts signed by current administration – Sammy Gyamfi
8 hours -
Premier League clubs vote in favour of spending cap plans
8 hours