How many Sims were blocked?

The decision by Nigeria's federal government to order the blocking of more than 72 million SIM cards not linked to the holders' national identification numbers (NIN), and their biometrics by extension, has not been well received by many Nigerians, including rights advocates who are clamoring for the move to be reversed ...

Has SIMs been blocked?

The statement by the Chamber of Telecommunications stated that since the 20th of November 2022, the networks have been blocking data services for all subscribers who have only completed stage 1 (linkage to Ghana Card) but not stage 2 (biometric capture) of the SIM registration process, as directed by the Ministry.

Why are they blocking SIMs?

There have been several claims by some people that their SIMs were blocked even though they are linked to their NINs. This could be for several reasons such as incomplete NIN registration, computer error during integration by NIMC, mismatch of data on NIN registration and data of SIM card registration.

Which SIM cards will be closed?

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is set to switch off unregistered sim cards on Saturday, October 15, a deadline set by the government. 12.5 million subscribers risk losing their SIM card functionalities if they have not registered.

Why is my SIM card permanently blocked?

As earlier explained, when you enter your SIM pin codes more than three times wrongly, your SIM gets blocked and can even get permanently blocked if you enter the wrong PUK codes a stipulated number of times.

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Can I get my SIM card unblocked?

If you locked your SIM card, you will be prompted to enter the password when you insert that SIM into a new phone. If you know the password, enter it to unlock your SIM. If not, you can unlock the SIM with a PUK (pin unlock key) that comes from your mobile provider.

Can a blocked SIM card be replaced?

The SIM card may fail to perform properly if it is worn or has mechanical damages. In such case the damaged card can be replaced with a new one in the nearest service center keeping the phone number and the balance.

How do I recover a closed SIM card?

Start the software and select Data Extractor > From SIM Card. Step 2. Connect your device (with a SIM card) to your computer and head to the “Start” button. Please confirm the USB debugging mode is enabled on your device and select the MTP/PTP mode on your device.

Are SIM cards carrier locked?

(Subscriber Identity Module lock) A function in GSM cellphones that restricts the phone's use to a particular cellular carrier identified by a SIM card. SIM locks are used to ensure subscribers finish their service contracts. If the contract period is over, the phone may be unlocked by entering a code from the carrier.

How do you reopen a closed SIM card?

Can Sims go to jail?

Sims who are in the Criminal career track in The Sims 3 run the risk of being sent to jail every time they go to work. If a criminal is sent to jail, they cannot be promoted on that day and job performance may suffer.

Why did the Sims delete everything?

Why did Sims 4 delete all my mods? The game disables mods and CC when it updates, that's normal. You need to enable it again in the options menu, then exit and restart the game. Everything is still there in the mods folder, just disabled in game.

Can Sims get expelled?

There is a max of 3 strikes you can get before being expelled. Once it's at -3 your sim gets expelled. When you re-enroll into high school the tracker doesn't reset, so it's immediately at -3, resulting in getting expelled again.

How long do Sims go to jail for?

How long do sims spend in jail? In The Sims Bustin' Out, the Sim will be sent to jail when arrested and the player will have to wait 8 hours. The player can get out of jail by paying a §100 fine. After 8 hours has passed or if the player pays the fine, the Sim will be released.

How long are Sims suspended for?

Unsuspending a SIM can only be achieved after at least two hours of suspension because the suspension process may take up to two hours to complete.

Has Sims been hacked?

Again, via Insider Gaming, Tom Henderson now reports that hackers have now been able to gain access, then crack and pirate the game. Reportedly, they managed to generate access tokens which allow users to play without first being approved by EA.

What happens if your SIM is locked?

If you accidentally locked your SIM card due to three failed attempts, your phone asks you to enter a Personal Unlock Key (PUK), which is an eight-digit number. This number is located on the packaging your SIM card came in. If you don't have the box, contact your operator and verify yourself to get the PUK.

Are iphones SIM locked?

You can find out if your iPhone is locked by going to Settings > General > About. If "No SIM restrictions" appears next to Network Provider Lock, your iPhone is unlocked.

How will I know if my phone is SIM locked?

The best way to quickly check whether a mobile phone is locked or not is to slip the SIM card out, and put in one from another network. If it can make calls, send texts, and connect to the internet, that means your phone is unlocked. Just make sure that the two SIMs don't actually connect to the same network.

Are pictures stored on a SIM card?

Does a SIM card hold pictures? Photos aren't stored on your SIM card, which makes it important to back up your photos if you ever decide to switch your SIM card out. If you have an iPhone, consider saving them to iCloud, or if you have an Android, save them to your SD card.

Is data stored on SIM card?

SIM cards store data specific to you, such as your contacts and phone number. SIM cards also have an ID number, or international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI), and a personal identification number (PIN) to protect against theft.

Are text messages stored on SIM card?

Text messages are stored on your phone, not on your Sim. Therefore, if someone puts your Sim card into their phone, they will not see any text messages that you have received on your phone, unless you have manually moved your SMS's to your Sim.

How long does it take for a SIM card to be blocked?

We will block your SIM Card within 60 minutes of your request. The blocking of the SIM Card is free of charge.

Can a blocked SIM receive messages?

In theory with it still being the same number, yes. The network will not have received a "delivered" notification so will continue to try to send until it does. No guarantee you'll get every single text (if there are many) but you should get most of them.

What is SIM network blocked?

A SIM lock, simlock, network lock, carrier lock or (master) subsidy lock is a technical restriction built into GSM and CDMA mobile phones by mobile phone manufacturers for use by service providers to restrict the use of these phones to specific countries and/or networks.