Citizens consider the resolution proposed by the Council of the Dominican Telecommunications Institute (Indotel) on taking photographs and fingerprints when activating a mobile phone to be good.
In a tour conducted by reporters from the Daily List some people were in favor of the measure.
“I find it very interesting because in the country we have a very high crime and this would reduce the theft of mobile phones, it is a good measure what Indotel is taking,” said a citizen who did not want to identify himself.
While Yanirys Peralta understands that this resolution will decrease insecurity.
” I partly agree because this way you can regulate mobile theft but I also understand that the cellular system comes with protection included via GPS, ” Peralta said.
Similarly, Luis Alberto expressed his agreement with this new measure.
” It’s a security for one, at least for those who have expensive cell phones and can protect from these filthy spirits, those filthy spirits who steal mobiles, ” Albert said.
While most respondents agreed with this new security system that would be implemented by the telecommunications regulator, others are skeptical about how it works and some even label it as negative.
” I don’t agree with the photograph, the footprint yes, the photograph exposes the user, ” a citizen told this newspaper.
Yesterday, Indotel reported that it will put into effect on February 6 a new resolution, which will be added to resolution 92-19, to take control of the mobile registry and prevent activations of stolen equipment.