The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is a government-run organization that oversees and organizes the country’s telecommunications networks. Mobile phones became more affordable and easier to use in the 2000s. The number of Pakistani cellular customers exploded over the next few years. The PTA created an improved SIM Information System in 2009 to track the increasing number of SIM customers.
This method can be used by the general public to verify the number of active SIMs and network operators against their CNICs. If you are unsure how to verify active SIMs against your ID card, don’t worry. We have you covered. This blog will cover the PTA SIM Information System (and its related services) in detail.
Learn more about SIM cards, and how many SIM cards can you register with your CNIC.
What is a SIM Card?
The Global System for Mobile Communication’s subscriber identity module (SIM card) stores all information about the user. These cards are useful because they can be removed and placed in another mobile device if your phone goes down or runs low on energy. They are also very useful when it comes to PTA SIM verification via CNIC.
There are currently four GSM providers in Pakistan that serve millions of mobile users. All of these providers are likely familiar to you: Jazz/Warid Telenor Ufone and Zong. Let’s now see how many SIM cards can you register with your CNIC.
How many SIMs can you register with your CNIC?
It is important to understand that a person can only have a limited number of SIM cards issued against their CNIC. A person may have no more than 5 SIM cards issued under their name at any one time, according to PTA regulations.
You can add 5 SIM cards to your CNIC if you already have 5.
Yes, your CNIC can be used to register multiple SIM cards under your name. According to Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), a person can only have five SIM card connections at once. We will now discuss how to check the status of your SIMs so you can find out how many you have registered against your CNIC.
How can you check the number of active SIM cards against your CNIC?
You should quickly find out how many SIM cards were issued to your CNIC if you don’t know.
Two simple methods can be used to address this issue:
1.Site:
Go to the PTA SIM Information Website to see how many SIM cards have been issued and are operational under your name.
This link will take to you to a page where your information must be entered.
Complete the form with your CNIC number.
Click “Next” to confirm you are not a bot. Submit”
You’ll find a table listing all registered SIMs that are associated with the CNIC.
Operators will classify the number of SIMs and display the total number of SIMs registered against your CNIC.
2Through SMS By SMS
Open the text messaging program on your phone.
Type your CNIC number without hyphens.
After you are done, send this message to 668.
Soon, you will receive a text message with information about the number of active SIM cards associated with each operator on your CNIC.
You should note that every SMS sent to 668 will be charged PKR 2 plus tax.
You must contact the Customer Service Center of the relevant Company Operator if you find that there are more SIM cards being issued to your CNIC than you currently have.
What is SIM Cloning?
SIM cloning refers to the process of creating a duplicate SIM card and then transferring the SIM’s identifying data to another SIM card. The secondary SIM card can then be used by another user with a different phone, while still keeping all the costs and data associated with the original SIM.
SIM cloning is used by many criminals to make illicit calls and conduct illegal activities. To have your SIM card removed, contact the appropriate cellular operator immediately and file a complaint.
PTA Biometric Verification Systems
PTA Biometric Verification Systems, also known as BVS, is an important step that PTA took to protect cellular customers and stop the illegal use of their mobile phones. You can quickly:
Obtain a duplicate SIM card.
Buy or activate a new SIM Card
Change the owner of a SIM Card that was registered previously under the CNIC.
Verify your SIM card again.
Problem solved: Cell phone number portability
How can you get the biometric verification for your SIM card?
You can avoid losing your registered SIM card by using a SIM that PTA recognizes. Before you can obtain a biometrically verified SIM, first verify that the SIM card has been registered to your name.
What is the best way to find out who has the SIM card?
These simple steps will allow you to find the SIM owner’s name:
Open the text messaging program on your phone.
Message 667 without a message.
Soon, you will receive a text message with a return message including the identity and phone number of the SIM owner that sent the message.
How do you ban a SIM Card that is connected to your CNIC
You can get rid of any mobile SIM cards that you don’t need.
Here are some things you can do to get started.
Visit the nearest franchise of the cellular company or customer support center.
Your original CNIC will be required.
You can reach your mobile operator to get more information about PTA SIM registration or blocking by calling their helpline number.
JAZZ/WARID HELPLINE NUMBER
Helpline Mobile:111http://www.amazon.com/321
Helpline Landline:111300300http://www.amazon.com/111111321
TELENOR HELPLINE NUMBER
Helpline Mobile:345
Helpline Landline:111345100
ZONG HELPLINE NUMBER
Helpline Mobile:310
Helpline Landline:111222111
UFONE HELPLINE NUMBER
Helpline Mobile:333
Helpline Landline:111333100
Conclusion
Remember that unregistered SIM cards or unauthorized SIM cards can be a serious offense with severe consequences. To avoid being caught for a criminal offense, it is important to immediately correct any situation where you are using an unregistered SIM or a SIM card belonging to another person.