China: ID needed for users of cell phones

[Ordie]

The goal is for government to curb the global scourge of spam, ****ographic messages and fraud on cellular phones.

More:http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7124260.html

[hulaku]

The goal is for government to curb the global scourge of spam, ****ographic messages and fraud on cellular phones.

More:http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7124260.html

This is already the norm in India.

No ID proof, no phone.

[Danielotu]

I think it's the norm everywhere. In the UK, you'll have to fill out a form before purchasing a mobile phone (I know I did). And SIM registration is know compulsory down here in Nigeria.

[Austra]

Nothing new, it's quite common around the world. Including here

[futurepilot2004]

I think it's the norm everywhere. In the UK, you'll have to fill out a form before purchasing a mobile phone (I know I did). And SIM registration is know compulsory down here in Nigeria.

Aint the norm in Ireland anyway.

[zad]

In Spain became the norm after the 11-M train bombings.

[subotai]

The goal is for government to curb the global scourge of spam, ****ographic messages and fraud on cellular phones.

More:http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7124260.html

While the goal may not be stated that way, you need an ID in the US as well. Ever try to get anything but a throwaway phone in the US without an ID and credit card?

[LuKaZz]

Same in Italy you need to give your fiscal code (sort of like National Insurance Number) to buy a SIM card.

[iam980]

Now to hacking those stupid policy

[Russianlynxy]

same in Russia. You cannot buy a sim card, modem, or phone without showing your official passport and writing down your personal data.

[Mr Gently Benevolent]

I think it's the norm everywhere. In the UK, you'll have to fill out a form before purchasing a mobile phone (I know I did). And SIM registration is know compulsory down here in Nigeria.No proof of id required in the UK for pay as you go but some vendors will attempt to extract personal details from you for marketing purposes.

[cordel]

same in Russia. You cannot buy a sim card, modem, or phone without showing your official passport and writing down your personal data.

Wrong. You can buy a modem or a cell phone freely, like any other gimmick, no id required. You show your id when buying a sim card because providing telecommunication services requires a written agreement between the customer and the telecommunication company.

[Russianlynxy]

Wrong. You can buy a modem or a cell phone freely, like any other gimmick, no id required. You show your id when buying a sim card because providing telecommunication services requires a written agreement between the customer and the telecommunication company.

Guess so, but I couldn't buy a USB modem at Bee-line in Khabarovsk without Passport.

[skyeye]

The goal is for government to curb the global scourge of spam, ****ographic messages and fraud on cellular phones.

More:http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7124260.html

And communication with the outside world.

[shoora]

Nothing new, it's quite common around the world. Including here
It's ok for free world. But it is not ok for totalitarian regimes;-)