The amendments imply verification of user data through Public Services, a single biometric system or the system of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to confirm the authenticity of documents. For foreign citizens, it is also necessary to submit biometric data in advance, this will become mandatory from January 1, 2025. For citizens of the Russian Federation, the changes will come into force on April 1, 2025.
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According to Forbes, according to the new rules, in order to purchase a SIM card "remotely", you will need to send an application through the operator's personal account. According to the publication, the "loophole" that has appeared in the document is likely to ease the situation of the industry. Earlier, representatives of communication salons reported that they did not have time to prepare for new requirements, in particular, to connect to a Single biometric system and equip salons with additional video cameras. The law requires video recording of the process of purchasing SIM cards.
According to the Ministry of Finance, today the rules for the provision of telephone services are being finalized, there is no final version of the document yet.
We recently wrote that in Russia, communication services may rise in price by 10-20%.
