Mountains of Russia will introduce a transition period to register SIM cards used in devices for remote control of their work (Machine to Machine, M2M SIM cards). It is reported by RBC with reference to the representative of the Office of the Office.
From June 1, the amendments to the Law “On Communication” will enter into force, regulating the turnover of “gray” SIM cards. According to these amendments, all connected legal rusts should be made to a single identification and authorization system (ECA) information about the users of SIM cards. Companies stated that the system where information needs to be made is not ready.
The transition period will last three months. “Taking into account the proposals received in the course of public discussion, the draft Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation will provide for the possibility for telecom operators within three months from the date of entry into force of this document to make information about M2M SIM cards used in devices, in ESIA,” – reported in the ministry.
M2M SIM cards are used in counters, video recorders, video cameras, some ATMs and other devices.