While the ban on SIM card sales has been lifted, new regulations will now require Ugandans to provide vendors with their national identification cards so that their personal data can be verified on electronic card readers at the time of purchase. 
Wakati katazo juu ya kadi za simu limeondolewa, sasa sheria mpya inawataka waganda wakati wananuna kadi hizo kutoa kadi za utambulisho wa taifa kwa wachuuzi ili zithibitishwe kwenye kadi ya umeme inayosoma taarifa ya mnunuzi wa kadi za simu.