User identification cards from Hutch

In the best interest of the safety of mobile users and in keeping with the directive given by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka, Hutchison Telecommunications Lanka (Pvt) Limited (HTLL) announce last week that arrangements are being made to issue subscriber identification cards with immediate effect.

This action is keeping in line with the recent national security requirements put forward by the government and to be implemented by all operators.

HTLL will provide an opportunity for all its subscribers to register and update their relevant personal information in order to issue certificates of ownership.

This document will serve as identification until the company mails out a permanent plastic card to all its subscribers.

The company intends on using its widespread retail distributor network in reaching its subscribers.

Any outlet that sells "top up" and "reload" for Hutch will carry registration forms where current Hutch users could update their personal information and obtain a temporary "proof of ownership" document.

Users are advised to keep this document safely and carry it at all times in order to furnish at security check points etc. until they receive the plastic card from the Company.

Users are also required to submit a copy of their National Identity Card together with a recent passport size photograph if the photograph on their NIC is unrecognisable.

The company emphasized the importance of all users to register their respective current addresses in order for the company to mail the permanent card to them. In the case of minors using Hutch connections, the company requests the parents/guardians to fill in their details.