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Simcards, both trunk and ready-activated, are still being sold in the open air
Trunk simcards still exist but the number has decreased significantly following the Ministry of Information and Communications’ (MIC) instructions to eliminate them.
MoIC demands stronger punishments for ‘junk’ SIM cards
The Information and Communications Ministry has asked mobile phone carriers to either fully eliminate junk SIM cards or face strict punishments.
Sales agents, telco officers activate simcards online, in violation of rules
Ignoring the latest decision by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) on suspending new online registrations and standardizing information, telcos are still blatantly selling simcards to develop new subscribers.
Telecom carriers expected to take responsibility for junk simcards
Surveys conducted by VietNamNet at sales agents in Hanoi have found that most junk simcards sold are issued by four mobile network operators – Viettel, VinaPhone, MobiFone and Vietnamobile.
Vietnam puts SIM-card dealers under control
The serious measures applied by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) have begun showing an effect. The trade of ‘junk’ simcards and ready-activated simcards has reduced considerably.
Junk SIM cards gradually eliminated on market to prevent scam calls
The Information and Communications Ministry is conducting a large-scale nationwide inspection to update SIM card owners’ information and wipe out non-original or pre-activated SIM cards from the market.
Ministry threatens to punish telcos for junk-simcards
The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) is intending to mete out punishment with a heavy hand to telecom carriers that do not stop junk sim-cards in the market.
Heads of telecom networks face disciplinary action if ‘junk sim cards' exist
If mobile network operators do not observe regulations on mobile subscriber management, their leaders will have to bear responsibility.
Ministry to conduct a large-scale inspection on junk SIM cards
The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has said it plans to deal with telecom waste and continue large-scale inspections of junk SIM cards.
