The final deadline for the identification of prepaid mobile cards in Cyprus has been set for 10 November 2025, CYTA spokesman Lefteris Christou confirmed on Sigma’s “Mera Mesimeri” programme.
He clarified that the cut-off date is 10 November, not 3 November as some members of the public believed. According to current legislation, any prepaid mobile SIM that has not been registered by then will be automatically deactivated.
Christou said CYTA continues to alert customers through targeted, personalised messages whenever they make account movements, including links for digital identification without the need to visit a store. So far, around 27% of the company’s 200,000 prepaid customers have completed the process.
He also revealed that a significant number of active prepaid cards are installed in systems such as lifts and alarm units, all of which must also be registered by the individuals or companies that own them.
The law aims to boost security and assist law enforcement, as anonymous SIM cards have been widely abused in the past- including by criminals and even inmates.
From 15 September, all new prepaid connections already require identification before activation. Christou urged customers not to leave the process to the last moment, as there will be no extensions and the volume of applications could cause delays.
Prepaid services will continue to play a key role in the market, he added, but contracts are gaining ground thanks to unlimited data packages.
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