There is also the maximum limit through individual registration of SIM cards with the National Identity Card (NID) or Smart National Identity Card (SNID) issued by Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC). This will check dishonest activity and usage of unauthorized SIMs. It is applicable to know the regulation so as not to feature in the drama of deactivation.
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Why Does a SIM Registration Limit Exist?
- Security: A cap on SIM registrations helps curb criminal activities that exploit anonymous, unregistered SIM cards.
- Identity Protection: It stops unauthorized parties from acquiring numerous SIM cards using your identification details.
- Network Efficiencies: This will help the mobile network operators to appropriately manage infrastructure and quality of service through the regulation of active SIMs.
The Official Limit: 15 SIMs Per NID
As per the BTRC regulation, not more than 15 SIM registrations should be done against one NID or SNID, cumulating with all the MOs put together. Instantly, after the fifteenth one, the excess number is automatically deactivated.
How Many SIMs Are in My NID?
Here are the accurate methods to determine how many SIM cards are presently registered under your NID:
Universal USSD Code to check How Many SIMs Are in My NID:
- Dial the code *16001# from any Bangladeshi mobile phone.
- Adhere to the prompts and input the last 4 digits of your NID.
- An SMS will arrive detailing all SIMs registered under your NID across multiple operators.
Operator-Specific Methods:
Grameenphone
- Send an SMS containing the text “INFO” to 4949.
- For checking with a specific NID, type “Reg <17-digit NID Number>” and send it to 4949.
Banglalink
- Dial *1600*2# to examine your SIM registration status.
- Dial *1600*2# to obtain a comprehensive list of SIMs and their linked NIDs
Robi/Airtel:
Dial *1600*3# to confirm your re-registration status.
Dial *1600*1# to get a list of SIMs registered under your NID (Robi).
Dial *121*4444# to view SIM information and NID association (Airtel).
Teletalk:
(Please contact their customer service for the specific method.)
Actions to Take If You Surpass the Limit
If your SIM verification reveals more than 15 registered SIMs under your NID, take prompt action:
Pinpoint Unused SIMs: Figure out which SIM cards you don’t currently use.
Transfer of Surplus Ownership
To be done at the customer service center corresponding to their operator. Visit Customer Care and change the ownership of the SIM card to another person. Please visit with your NID and that of the new owner, supported by necessary documents.
In case where ownership transfer is not possible, then you will put in an application to the operator for deactivation of the surplus SIM cards on a permanent basis.
Key Considerations: The BTRC strongly implements the 15-SIM limit, steady watching of the registering process also removes all those which. Non-attendance to multiple registrations are reasons for the deactivation of all the SIMs belonging to a person with an NID, bringing a lot of harassment.
Please inform your mobile operator and the BTRC instantly in case you feel SIMs have been taken against your name.
Maintaining Compliance and Security And through active checking, the SIM registration status is in conformity with BTRC regulations, and with every managed and assigned SIM, having a registered NID, it forces mobile telecommunications to be secure and controlled in Bangladesh.
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