Thailand suspends 2.14 million unregistered mobile phone numbers

Individuals holding between six and 100 unregistered SIM cards are affected, and failure to register within the next 30 to 45 days will result in permanent revocation of the numbers.

• The NBTC has temporarily suspended 2.14 million mobile phone numbers due to owners failing to meet the identity registration deadline to enhance security and prevent fraud.
• Individuals holding between six and 100 unregistered SIM cards have had their call, SMS, and internet services suspended, with a warning that failure to register within 30 to 45 days will result in permanent revocation and redistribution of the numbers.
• The NBTC is conducting a review of 80 million mobile phone numbers linked to over 113 million mobile banking accounts to ensure alignment of SIM card ownership with account holders, with the process expected to conclude by the end of September.

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has temporarily suspended 2.14 million mobile phone numbers whose owners did not meet the identity registration deadline. This action aims to enhance security and prevent fraud associated with unregistered mobile numbers.

Individuals holding between six and 100 unregistered SIM cards are affected, and failure to register within the next 30 to 45 days will result in permanent revocation of the numbers. The NBTC is also reviewing mobile phone numbers connected to mobile banking accounts to verify ownership alignment. Additionally, unauthorized cell signal boosters in border provinces are being addressed to ensure secure and compliant telecommunications operations.

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The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) assigned NBTC to review 80 million mobile phone numbers linked to 113 million mobile banking accounts to ensure SIM card ownership matches account holders. The review is expected to be completed by the end of September.

Source : NNT – NBTC Suspends 2.14 Million Unregistered Mobile Numbers (prd.go.th)