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The government can quickly take a big step regarding the old SIM card. Actually, in the investigation, Chinese chipsets have been found in the old Indian SIM card. After this, the government is thinking about changing the old SIM card.
Chinese chips have been found in the old shim.
Highlights
- The government is considering changing the old SIM card.
- Chinese chipsets have been found in the old SIM card.
- The cyber security agency suggested to change the SIM card.
New Delhi. If you are using the old sime, then you may have to change it soon. Because the government is currently considering the suggestion to replace the old SIM cards used in mobile phones in India. The cyber security agency of the country has given these suggestions to the government. Actually, security agencies have come to know that some chipsets of old SIM cards have come from China. The results of the National Cyber Security Coordinator and Ministry of Home Affairs have created serious concerns about national security. After the arrival of this investigation report, there is talk of changing the old SIM cards.
According to a report by Mint, the National Cyber Security Coordinator (NCSC) held meetings with telecom operators such as Reliance Jio, Airtel and VI officials, including representatives of the Ministry of Telecommunications. In the meeting, it was emphasized on this issue that when companies buy telecom resources, look at the weaknesses in it. Along with this, there was also a discussion on changing the old SIM card in the meeting. Actually, telecom companies, many actions are asked from outside.
How to reach Chinese Chips in Indian SIM card?
Telecom operators usually outsource the purchase of SIM cards to vendors who have been certified as a reliable supplier. These vendors ask for chips from sanctioned places like Vietnam and Taiwan, then assemblies, package and serializing them domestically and delivering mobile service providers.
However, reports reported that some vendors misused their reliable source certificate. Initially he claimed that his SIM card chips were obtained from reliable suppliers, but later the investigation revealed that some chips were actually from China.
