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PTA considers reducing voice SIM limit from five to three per CNIC
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is considering reducing the maximum number of mobile phone voice SIMs allowed against a single Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) from five to three, while simultaneously increasing the permissible limit for data SIMs to facilitate growing connectivity requirements, particularly after the introduction of 5G services. According to PTA officials, a principle decision has been taken to review the existing limits on SIM issuance, primarily to curb the misuse of multiple voice SIMs in cybercrimes and other illegal activities. The off...
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