Following an ITWeb report on SIM card theft from least-cost routing (LCR) equipment in the Cape, Peninsula-based Internet service provider (ISP) Storm has moved to assure customers it has acted to halt any such fraud.
Tim Wyatt Gunning, MD of the business-focused ISP, says Storm detected all likely cases within 24 hours, and "took appropriate action".
"For the past two years, all Storm cellular routers have been installed with a SIM PIN code, which, when activated, pairs the LCR device and SIM, barring anyone from using the SIM on any other device," he explains.
Additionally, Storm runs regular fraud reports. As soon as a SIM is removed, this will be reflected on the system. Details of the originating hardware are stored within Storm's billing record information. "If any changes occur, a record is flagged instantly. The SIM will be deactivated immediately."
He also assures customers that international call-back is secure, because all calls return to the client's selected number.
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