ISLAMABAD, Dec 8 (APP): Wireless Local Loop (WLL) operators have launched the Biometric Verification System (BVS) to issue WLL connections at their customer service centers (CSC) on December 1.
As per directives of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the WLL operators during the first phase of the project were required to deploy BVS at their CSCs by November 30.
The set deadline has been successfully met by WLL operators after which WLL connections like Vfone, EVO, Wingle, wireless dongles, etc. used for providing broadband service, are being issued after biometric verification of subscribers. Four WLL operators, dealing in individual WLL connections,namely PTCL, Wi-tribe, Qubee and Wateen, have deployed the new system at their CSCs. In order to check the compliance level of WLL operators, PTA
teams are strictly monitoring the sale channels across the country and deviations are being continuously shared with WLL operators for rectification of the same.During the second phase of the project, deployment of BVS shall be completed at franchises and retailers of WLL operators by December 31 whereas re-verification of existing WLL connections, issued prior
to launch of BVS, shall be completed by February 29, 2016 during the third and final phase.
It may be mentioned here that after launch of BVS for issuance of mobile phone SIMs in 2014 and subsequent re-verification of SIMs in 2015, deployment of BVS for WLL connections is another step of PTA for ensuring authentic subscribers credentials for a safer
Pakistan.
WLL operators launch BVS for issuance of connections
