Mobile Phone Activation Rules Tightened: Additional Identity Verification Required Starting Today

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Starting today (July 6), procedures for new mobile phone subscriptions and carrier transfers have been strengthened.

It is no longer possible to activate a mobile phone with just a physical ID card. Users must now undergo additional identity verification through one of the following methods: facial recognition, a mobile ID, or a resident registration abstract issued on the same day.

This measure is intended to prevent illegal activations, the use of burner phones, and voice phishing scams involving identity theft.

These strengthened regulations apply to all activation channels, including both in-person and online services.

However, some inconvenience is expected during the initial implementation phase, as users may need to prepare for potential facial recognition errors, pre-issuance of mobile IDs, or the acquisition of resident registration abstracts.

Device upgrades are excluded from these new requirements.

The government plans to pursue further improvements in the second half of this year, such as linking the system to verify the authenticity of resident registration abstracts.

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