Replenishment of the mobile phone balance in cash will be done using a passport.
Purchasing a SIM card will only be possible after checking your passport data against the Ministry of Internal Affairs database via SMEV.
The state is tightening control over the sale of SIM cards and payment for mobile communications, writes the Izvestia publication.
Failure to comply with these requirements by sellers will result in a fine of up to 10 thousand rubles for each incorrectly sold SIM card.
The proposed measures will not affect the work of operators who do not intend to manipulate subscriber data.
The relevant amendments to the law on communications by the Ministry of Digital Development are currently undergoing interdepartmental approval.
The State Duma may adopt them before the end of the spring session, no later than August 4.
