Citizens believe that the resolution proposed by the Council of the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (Indotel) is good for taking photos and fingerprints when activating a mobile phone.
In a tour made by Listín Diario reporters, some people were in favor of the measure.
“I find it very interesting because we have a very high crime rate in the country and this would reduce mobile phone theft, it is a good measure that Indotel is taking,” said a citizen who did not want to identify himself.
While Yanirys Peralta understands that this resolution will reduce uncertainty.
“Partly I agree, because in this way mobile phone theft can be regulated, but I also understand that the mobile phone system comes with GPS protection,” said Peralta.
Similarly, Luis Alberto agreed with this new measure.
“It’s a security for one, at least for those who have expensive cell phones and can protect themselves from those unclean spirits, those unclean spirits who steal cell phones,” Alberto said.
Although most of those interviewed agreed with this new security system to be implemented by the telecommunications regulator, others are skeptical about its operation and some even consider it negative.
“I do not agree with the photo, the fingerprint yes, the photo exposes the user,” a citizen told this newspaper.
Yesterday, Indotel reported that it will implement a new resolution on February 6, which will be added to resolution 92-19, to take control of the mobile phone register and prevent the activation of stolen equipment.