It is crucial that you ascertain the active SIM cards issued to your CNIC as soon as feasible if you are unaware of them.
There are two simple ways to accomplish that:
Through Website:
- Visit the PTA SIM Information Website to find out how many SIM cards have been issued under your name and are now operational.
- When you click the link, a form asking for your information will appear.
- In the space provided, type in your CNIC number.
- Check the box to show that you are not a robot, then click “Submit.”
- A tabular list of the registered SIMs for that specific CNIC will be displayed to you.
- The number of SIMs will be categorized according to the operator, and the table will also show you how many SIMs you have registered overall with your CNIC.
Using SMS:
Here is a quick instruction on how to SMS the number of SIMs registered against your CNIC:
- Activate the text messaging app on your phone.
- Without using any hyphens, type in your CNIC number.
- Send this message to 668 after you’re done.
- You will shortly get a text message reply with a list of all the active SIM cards for each operator issued under your CNIC.
- Please be aware that each SMS you send to 668 will cost you PKR 2 plus VAT.
PTA Biometric Verification System:
The PTA Biometric Verification System, or BVS for short, is a significant move taken by the PTA to ensure the safety of cellular users and end the unauthorized use of mobile phone connections. Using this approach, you can quickly:
- Get a second SIM card.
- activating or purchasing a new SIM card
- the transfer of ownership of a SIM card that was previously registered under another person’s CNIC
- Recheck your SIM card.
- Address the issue of portability of cellphone numbers.
To read our blog on “PTA begins biometric verification of multi fingertips from SIM deceit,” click here