4) A Telecommunications Operator shall, on a monthly basis, submit to the Authority a
verified list of authorized sales of SIM Cards.
5) A Telecommunications Operator shall:
a) Establish and maintain a database of all registered Subscribers’ information digitally in
a Telecommunications Operator’s Database and submit an updated
Telecommunications Operator Database to the Authority within seventy-two (72)
hours of the Telecommunications Operator’s registration of the Subscriber’s
information; and,
b) Restrict access to Subscriber information unless requested by the Authority or required
by a court order.
8. Information and Documents Required to Register a Subscriber SIM Card
1) The following minimum information and documents shall be required for a SIM card
registration:
a) Full name as it appears on a residence identification card, a driver license, or passport;
b) Nationality;
c) Date of birth;
d) Gender;
e) Physical address;
f)
Postal address (where applicable);
g) Recent photograph; and,
h) Any biometric data, if available.
2) Where a Subscriber has another SIM Card registered to his or her name on a network
within Ethiopia, that number shall be registered in the Telecommunications Operator’s
Database;
3) If registering a minor under the care of a Guardian, an original or a certified birth certificate
must be presented;
4) If registering for a business, the following documents shall be presented:
a) A letter that includes the name of the business duly signed with a corporate stamp or
seal by the managing director or the person who is responsible for the day-to-day
management of the statutory body;
b) A copy of the business license and the assigned TIN number; and,
c) Identification card of the person procuring the service.
5) All information provided under this Article that include changes in Subscriber information
shall be communicated to the Telecommunications Operator or the Authorized Agent,
Dealer, or Distributor within seven (7) working days of the change taking place.
6) Anyone who knowingly provides false information to a Telecommunications Operator or
an Authorized Agent, Dealer, or Distributor during the registration process will be in
breach of this Directive.
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