SIMs Reverification - [UPDATE] Extended till April 14th! (FAQs Added)

[abobobilly]

Now, after a series of meetings, deliberations and a lot of push from Interior Ministry, the decision has been made that telcos will have to re-verify their 103 million subscribers in exactly 90 days, a Pakistan Telecommunication Authority spokesperson confirmed with ProPakistani.

Unverified SIMs will be Blocked for Ever: Customers with blocked SIMs will have to get their SIMs re-issued, if not re-sold to any other customer​

To check how many sims are under your CNIC (National Identify Card) number, go here: SIM Information System

ProPakistani: Reverify You SIMs, or They will Get Blocked After April 14th :

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RULES TO KEEP IN MIND

• Each and every SIM will have to be re-verified
• Please keep your original CNIC with you when going for SIM re-verification
• Any un-verified SIM after the deadline will be blocked
• One individual can own maximum of 5 SIMs on single CNIC
• Blocked SIMs can be re-issued (after paying a fee) with-in 180 days.
• After 180 days of SIMs getting blocked, cellular operators will be free to re-sell SIMs to anyone.

FAQs

1. Question: What is SIM Re-Verification?

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Answer: If you are a SIM owner then you have to go to your nearest service centre, franchise or retail outlet of your respective company to re-verify your SIM.

You will be asked to present your thumb impression on a biometric machine which will be matched with NADRA’s database.

If thumb impression is matched, then it will mean that the SIM against your CNIC is verified and its confirmed that the person owning the SIM has verified the ownership of the SIM though thumb impression.

2. Question: Do I need to Re-verify my SIM?

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Answer: Yes, if you own a SIM then you will have to re-verify your SIM as every mobile phone user in Pakistan has to re-verify his/her SIM. In case you fail to re-verify your SIM, it will get blocked after deadline. (Read below to know about deadlines)

However, if you have purchased/replaced your SIM after August 1st, 2014 — that is with biometric verification — then your SIM is already verified and you don’t have to verify your this particular SIM that was issued after biometric verification. Your other (old and un-verified SIM) will still need re-verification.

3. Question: Is there way to know the number of currently registered SIMs against my CNIC?

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Answer: You can have an idea about currently active SIMs that are registered on your CNIC by sending your CNIC number (without dashes) to 668.

However, please note that this data is updated periodically and may not get you latest figures. For utmost correct data, you will have to visit service centre or franchise of respective operators to find out exact number of SIMs registered against your CNIC.

4. Question: Who will re-verify SIMs?

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Answer: Company owned service centres, franchises and retail outlets with biometric verification machines can re-verify your SIMs.

5. Question: Is there any fee for re-verification of SIMs?

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Answer: No there is no fee for re-verification of SIMs. However, if you need a SIM replacement or any other transaction (MNP requisition as an example) then you will have to pay the usual fee as per your operator’s terms.

6. Question: I have 5 SIMs of five different operators, do I need to verify all of these?

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Answer: Yes, each and every SIM that you want to keep active after the deadline will have to be verified. Verifying one SIM doesn’t mean that you can use other SIMs of other networks without verification.

However, if you have more than 1 SIMs from single operator, then you can get multiple SIMs verified with single biometric verification.

For example, if you have 3 SIMs from Mobilink, then you will have to present your thumb impression once for re-verification of all three SIMs of Mobilink in a single go.

7. Question: Do I have to go to service centres of all operators to re-verify respective SIMs?

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Answer: Yes, you will have to go to each operator’s service centre or franchise or retail outlet to re-verify your respective SIMs.

For example if you have 1 SIM of Telenor and another from Ufone, then you will have to to go both Telenor and Ufone service centres to get your both SIMs re-verified.

Telecom companies are working on a mechanism to make cross-network verification is possible, meaning that a single verification on Telenor will get your Ufone number verified as well. But this system is not live yet and you will have to visit service centres/franchises of all operators to re-verify your respective SIMs.

8. Question: I had obtained my this SIM through Biometric Verification, do I need to Reverify it Again?

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Answer: No, if your SIM is activated or replaced after biometric verification then you don’t have to reverify this particular SIM.

9. Question: I have one SIM verified through Biometric Verification, do I still have to re-verify my other (old and un-verified) SIMs of other networks?

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For example if you have this Zong SIM that was activated through biometric verification then your all Zong SIMs are verified and you don’t have to get them re-verified.

However, your other SIMs from other operators will need re-verification and you must have to visit respective service centre or franchises for reverification of those SIMs.

10. Question: I am postpaid user, do I need to re-verify?

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Answer: You should.

While it’s not mandatory for postpaid customers to get their SIMs re-verified, and their numbers won’t get blocked on the deadline, it is very reasonable to believe that re-verifying your postpaid SIM is way better than not re-verifying it.

11. Question: I have 9 SIMs on my CNIC and I want to keep all of them, what should I do?

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Answer: If you have more than 5 SIMs (of single operator or all operators combined) registered on your CNIC then you will have to get your 4 numbers blocked, or system will not re-verify any of the SIMs. This is because maximum of 5 SIMs on single CNIC rule is in place.

You can either abandon your 4 SIMs and get them blocked or transfer the ownership of these 4 to someone else to be able to use all 9 SIMs.

In short, there is no possible way of keeping more than 5 SIMs on a single CNIC.

12. Question: Can I transfer the ownership of a SIM to someone else, if yes then how?

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Answer: Yes, you can transfer the ownership of any SIM as per usual process. Buyer and seller both should go to service centre or franchise of the respective operator to get the ownership transfer done.

13. Question: I bought this SIM in 2005 but it isn’t in my name, how can I re-verify it?

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Answer: For countless SIMs bought during those times are not in the name of the owners. And hence your thumb-impression can be of no use as the SIM isn’t in your name at all.

However, you should go to service centre or franchise of your respective operator along with your original CNIC, SIM, SIM jacket (if available) to prove that SIM is in your possession and that you are its rightful owner.

Officials present there might ask you some questions, such as activation date of SIM etc. to verify your ownership and will transfer the SIM in your name with biometric verification.

Once done, you are good to keep the SIM as a verified customer.

14. Question: How may I re-verify a SIM that I know is under my name but I don’t currently have in my physical possession?

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Answer: You just need to visit a service centre or a franchise with your original CNIC to get all your SIMs verified, either in your possession, or not.

15. Question: My SIM is registered on my B-Form, how can I re-verify it?

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Answer: You just need to go to service centre / franchise of your respective operator along with your original CNIC. They will upgrade your registration by binding your SIM with your CNIC.

If you still don’t have CNIC, then take along someone (from family) who has a CNIC and get this number transferred to his/her name.

You can get the number transferred back to your name once your CNIC is available with you.

16. Question: My SIM is in my father’s name who is in Dubai now and he won’t be back for another year, how can I reverify my SIM?

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Answer: If the SIM that is under your usage is owned by someone else, who isn’t present to get it re-verified for you then you can change the ownership by going to service centre or franchise of respective operator along with your original CNIC, SIM, SIM jacket (if available) and copy of real owner’s CNIC (at least the CNIC number of the owner).

Officials present there might ask you some questions, such as activation date of SIM, etc. to verify that earlier owner is your blood relation and they will transfer the SIM in your name with biometric verification.

Once done, you are good to keep the SIM as verified customer.

17. Question: I am using a Ufone SIM in Saudi Arabia, how can I reverify it?

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Answer: You can’t unless your visit in Pakistan is planned during next 90 days. Your SIM will get blocked after the deadline (regardless of the fact that SIM is on roaming and that you are out of country).

Sorry but government and operators didn’t plan anything for you.

Please note that if SIM is somehow shipped to Pakistan then your local friend or family can get it transferred to their name and get their re-verified and shipped back to you.

Please note that change of ownership is not possible without presenting an active SIM.

You can always get the same SIM transferred back to your name once you are here in Pakistan.

18. Question: I’m disabled (don’t have hands or fingers), how can I reverify my SIMs?

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Answer: Unfortunately, government and operators didn’t plan about special cases like yours.

Your only way out is to get your SIM transferred to someone else and get it re-verified to be able to use it after the deadline.

19. Question: What is Deadline for reverification of SIMs?

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Answer: There are two deadline for reverification after which SIMs will get blocked.

First Deadline: February 27th, 2015. On this date, all un-verified SIMs with following criteria will get blocked

Subscribers in Karachi, Peshawar, DI Khan, DG Khan Cities, Border Areas (FATA) & Balochistan Province
Subscribers in Rest of Pakistan who have more than three SIMs per CNIC
Second Deadline: April 14th, 2015. On this date, all un-verified SIMs with following criteria will get blocked

Customers across Pakistan with two or less SIMs per CNIC per operator

20. Question: Will I be notified about the deadline before my SIM is blocked?

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Answer: Yes, you will be notified multiple times about the deadline via SMS. However, please don’t wait for the deadline and go to your nearest service centre at earliest to avoid rush during last dates.

21. Question: Can I get an unverified SIM unblocked after deadline?

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Answer: No you can’t get any un-verified SIM unblocked once they are blocked by the system after deadline.

However, you can get these SIMs re-issued with-in 180 days of deadline with a SIM replacement fee.

22. Question: What will happen to a blocked SIM after 180 days of getting blocked?

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Answer: After 180 days of deadline, if a SIM isn’t requested for re-issuance then operator will not be liable for anything relating to the number.

After 180 days, operator will be free to re-sell the number to any customer, that is, SIM and its number will be placed in the pool of available numbers.

23. Question: When Telcos will Start Re-Verifying SIMs?

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Answer: Just in a day or two. They are waiting for an SOP from Pakistan Telecommunication Authority before the exercise is started.

Keep watching this website for any updates.

ProPakistani: http://propakistani.pk/2015/01/12/answers-questions-faqs-sims-re-verification/

 

[asad3man]

I registered my SIM against my CNIC. But i don't have CNIC . I registered with my B-Form number a while ago. I will apply for CNIC this 10 feb. cz i will turn 18.

 

[sinnersaint]

Unverified SIMs will be Blocked for Ever: Customers with blocked SIMs will have to get their SIMs re-issued, if not re-sold to any other customer​

To check how many sims are under your CNIC (National Identify Card) number, go here: SIM Information System

ProPakistani: Reverify You SIMs, or They will Get Blocked After April 14th :

Thanks for this info.

 

[abobobilly]

I have been to the head offices in the past 2 weeks, twice ... but for smiliar yet different reasons. At that time, i did inquire about this "Re-verification of ALL SIMs in issue" thing from all the head offices (Mobilink, Ufone, Telenor, Warid) ... and they did not have any info on this. It was understandable since it wasn't official back then.

The key thing to note, even at that time ... the amount of crowd in Head Offices (and in Franchises) was mind boggling. No other way to put it. The most crowd was in Warid's head office. We received the entry ticket of, i think 2600 something, but our turn was on 2800 something lol. You can imagine the rest.

Anyway, just wanted to mention that you should prepare for the awesome mind-f*ck you are about to witness in upcoming days.

 

[LordIT]

Get this.

Me: 5 telenor numbers
Father: 3 telenor, 2 warid, 1 ufone
Brother: 6 telenor
Sister: 3 warid, 1 ufone

What the fuck?

 

[Blastwave]

Get this.

Me: 5 telenor numbers
Father: 3 telenor, 2 warid, 1 ufone
Brother: 6 telenor
Sister: 3 warid, 1 ufone

What the fuck?

one shitty day ahead for you. lalalala

go to every mobile service Customer care and fill out the " i dont Abuses will lead to ban own these sims" form and submit.

 

[abobobilly]

One doesn't have to submit any forum to close down their sims. They can simple CALL their Help lines, tell their CNIC and ask them to shut down those SIMs, provided they really are under their name.

Its more trouble for those who have to "Reverify" the SIMs.

Oh and another thing. They won't tell you "What numbers are in issue", for whatever policy. So you'll have to "Mention the cell number yourself", and then ask if its under your name ... at which point you can ask them to close it down, or not. But yea, for that you'll have to visit the head office (because only head offices have this feature of 'knowing the cell numbers'. Franchises don't).

 

[wAnxTa]

How do I get a SIM, that I use, registered on my CNIC? When I got my SIM it was registered on my mother's CNIC and it still is but now that I have my own identity card i'd like to register it under my name.

 

[LordIT]

I called them and they said I'd have to visit their head office.

 

[abobobilly]

How do I get a SIM, that I use, registered on my CNIC? When I got my SIM it was registered on my mother's CNIC and it still is but now that I have my own identity card i'd like to register it under my name.

Easy. Visit a franchise. Take your original NIC with you. They might ask you for your mother's NIC too, so if she can't go with you personally, take her CNIC too, just incase.

After taking your thumb impression, inspecting your CNIC ... and your 'boothi' personally, they will transfer it to your name.

 

[Blastwave]

I called them and they said I'd have to visit their head office.

ha-ha

told you so.

sorry mate

 

[manigamer]

ok so i got three sims on my nic, two i know off one of telenor dunno perhaps my siblings i registered coz one of em is on telenor. im good so far but how to know which sim is verified to whom ? i know there was this number etc where u send a blank sms and it sent u the number who sent that sms all its details etc who registered that sim etc

 

[Cerberus]

I got 2 sims registered on my CNIC and both are owned by me.d
Do I need to get it re-verified?

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BTW. Most unknown registered sims are of telenor. there are 5 telenor sims registered on my sister CNIC

Dunno what those telenor f**tards do

 

[staticPointer]

is there any online sim block technique (web page) ??

 

[manigamer]

i think all need to be verified and get into biometric system right ? even those which are registered in ur name etc need to get reverified under the new biometric system yes ?

 

[assasin42o]

Get this.

Me: 5 telenor numbers
Father: 3 telenor, 2 warid, 1 ufone
Brother: 6 telenor
Sister: 3 warid, 1 ufone

What the fuck?

It means your family have been distributing their CNICs to every tom dick and harry.

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[assasin42o]

And do I still need to verify the sims that are under my name?

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[LordIT]

It means your family have been distributing their CNICs to every tom dick and harry.

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It means they have a shitty verification system. A family member who isn't even here has 5 sims in his name.

 

[Newton]

so im not in pakistan, how can i get my sim verified

 

[MrGutsy]

And do I still need to verify the sims that are under my name?

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There are NO EXCEPTIONS here. Every single Pre paid sim has to be re-verified with Biometric system or it will get blocked. It doesn't matter if you bought it a day ago or 10 years ago, if its registered on your NIC or your brother or someone else, EACH AND EVERY Prepaid sim will have to be re verified before 14th April or it will get blocked. The only exceptions are post paid numbers and that's it.