Registration period has ended in Kazakhstan: will mobile phones be subject to blocking
In Kazakhstan, a new mandatory phone verification process is now underway, aimed at ensuring the safety and legitimacy of devices connected to the mobile network. Here's what you need to know:
Starting from June 25, 2022, all devices first connected to the network must be registered, or they will be added to the 'gray list'. Devices active before this date will not be disconnected from the network, regardless of their verification status.
The 'gray list' includes phones that are not registered and first connected to the network after June 25. Owners of phones on the 'gray list' have a month to complete the registration. If the verification process is not completed within the specified time, devices will be added to the 'black list', and access to mobile networks may be disconnected.
The verification process will be handled by several private companies in Kazakhstan, although no specific companies have been exclusively designated for this task. However, it is likely that telecom operators like Tele2 (Neo) will be involved in enforcing the phone number verification regulatory requirements.
Technology providers like Facephi could supply biometric and identity verification platforms essential for secure telephone verification, integrating with government databases as required. Their solutions are designed to prevent fraud and optimize user experience in the telco and fintech sectors, including strong customer authentication and continuous fraud monitoring.
When buying a new phone, users are advised to ask the seller for the IMEI code and verify that it is registered. Users can check their phone's IMEI code for free on the websites egov.kz, kz-imei.kz, or imei.rfs.gov.kz.
The transition period for businesses ended on May 25, 2022. Svetlana Romanovskaya, chairperson of the Eurasian Consumer Union, stated that devices registered and used before June 25, 2022, are automatically legalized.
Starting from July 25, 2022, Kazakhstan will disconnect devices that have not undergone mandatory verification. The fact that certain phones cannot be removed from the 'black list' after mandatory verification is not mentioned in the provided information.
For ordinary users, this means that it's crucial to ensure their phones are registered and verified to maintain uninterrupted mobile network access. It's also essential to be vigilant when buying new phones, to avoid purchasing 'gray' devices illegally imported into the country, as this could lead to disconnection from the network.
Technology providers like Facephi could supply biometric and identity verification platforms necessary for the secure telephone verification process. These solutions are designed to prevent fraud and optimize user experience in the telco and fintech sectors, including strong customer authentication and continuous fraud monitoring.
It's crucial for ordinary users to ensure their phones are registered and verified to maintain uninterrupted mobile network access, as starting from July 25, 2022, Kazakhstan will disconnect devices that have not undergone mandatory verification.
