Ghana’s Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that Cabinet has approved a fresh SIM registration exercise following a review of the previous process.
Speaking at a meeting with the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and the National Communications Authority (NCA), the Minister indicated that the new exercise will be a complete reset aimed at restoring credibility and strengthening security in subscriber registration.
Key measures outlined include the designation of the NCA as the central repository for SIM registration data, mandatory biometric verification, and the introduction of a Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) to enable cross-network blocking of stolen or fraud-linked devices. A revised legislative instrument is also being prepared to regulate the exercise.
The timeline for the new registration exercise has not yet been announced. The previous nationwide SIM registration drive was conducted in 2021 but faced challenges including weak biometric enforcement, data inconsistencies, and instances of registration fraud.
Source: www.telecompaper.com
