Mobile users must complete biometric verification to avoid service suspension. The Ministry of Science and Technology (formerly the Ministry of Information and Communications) is currently soliciting public feedback on a draft circular that guides the biometric verification process for ground-based mobile telecommunication subscribers. This e-verification process, which holds legal validity, uses biometric facial recognition to confirm the identity of the subscriber or the organization's representative. The biometric data will be cross-checked against the National Population Database, ensuring consistency across at least four data fields: national ID number, full name, date of birth, and facial biometric data. This initiative is part of a broader national effort to eliminate junk SIM cards and tighten control over mobile data.
