Gege, Mom said she went to get a SIM card and they asked for many documents. Why?

The news said some places require proof of employment, bank statements, and even a large prepaid balance.

But I remember that getting a SIM card only needed an ID card, right?

Yes, normally just an ID. But some service centers say the extra requirements are to prevent fraud.

Doesn't that make things troublesome?

Yes. Some rules aren’t even clear, and the staff themselves can’t explain the basis.

Then what will happen in the future?

Now companies have been told to fix the issue, so getting a SIM card should become easier without unnecessary documents.