The Telecommunications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARTP) reminds the general public and all stakeholders that the identification of subscribers when subscribing to an electronic communications service (mobile, fixed, Internet) from operators SONATEL (ORANGE), SAGA AFRICA HOLDINGS LIMTED (YAS), EXPRESSO, CSU (HAYO), SIRIUS TELECOMS (PROMOBILE) is a legal and regulatory requirement.
The Telecommunications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARTP), through verification missions carried out in Dakar and within Senegal, says it has noted that identification is no longer respected by distributors and at points of sale. operator sales, when customers subscribe to SIM cards. Under and in accordance with article 36 of law n°2018-28 of December 12, 2018 relating to the Electronic Communications Code, “operators must identify all users of their electronic communications services at the time of subscription to the services they provide and keep data likely to allow their identification. So, for natural persons; it is required “the physical presence of customers during subscription or the presentation of a legalized power of attorney for subscribers not present; the limitation of SIM cards to three (03) per subscriber and per mobile operator; presentation of the National Identity Card “CNI” or valid passport for nationals and ECOWAS nationals; the presentation of the passport for foreigners (other than ECOWAS),” underlines the source. Concerning legal entities and other organizations: it is essential “the presentation of the commercial register and the NINEA for companies; the presentation of a private law contract for embassies and other accredited international organizations”, we read in the press release received yesterday, Sunday January 19, 2025.
JP MALOU
