Decision taken after chipsets used in SIM cards were found to be of Chinese origin
New Delhi – The Indian government is considering replacing old mobile SIM cards after an investigation by the Cyber Security Agency revealed that the chipsets used in some SIM cards were sourced from China. The inquiry was jointly conducted by the National Cyber Security Coordinator (NCSC) and the Ministry of Home Affairs. The government is currently evaluating multiple aspects from a national security perspective.
1. The National Cyber Security Coordinator (NCSC) held a meeting with senior officials from leading telecom operators such as Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), along with representatives from the Department of Telecommunications. The discussion focused on flaws in the SIM card supply process and the proposal to replace old SIM cards.
2. India has already imposed a ban on Chinese telecom equipment manufacturers like Huawei and ZTE.
3. To strengthen national security, the government has decided to mandate testing of all telecom equipment before their import, sale, or usage in the country. This process will ensure that all telecom equipment used in India meets national and international standards for security, performance, and quality.
4. Typically, telecom operators purchase SIM cards from certified vendors. These vendors usually source chips from trusted suppliers in Vietnam or Taiwan. However, investigations have revealed that some vendors misused the certification, and the chips they used were actually imported from China.
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