Telecom KYC¶
Overview¶
Telecom KYC for SIM registration — high-volume, low-cost, often mandated by government regulation to combat terrorism and fraud.
Telecom KYC Characteristics¶
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Volume | Millions of SIM registrations per month (large operators) |
| Cost sensitivity | Must be < $0.50 per verification |
| Regulatory driver | Government SIM registration mandates (India, Nigeria, UAE, etc.) |
| Assurance level | Lower than banking — basic identity verification |
| Method | Aadhaar OTP (India), document + selfie, agent-assisted |
Key Takeaways¶
Summary
- Telecom is the highest-volume eKYC use case — millions per month per operator
- Cost is the primary driver — must be significantly cheaper than banking eKYC
- Government mandates (SIM registration laws) drive adoption
- India's telecom eKYC (Aadhaar OTP) is the largest implementation globally