Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-11-03 14:12Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the discrepancies in requirements for obtaining a phone card across different regions in China, particularly focusing on the additional documentation and prepayment requirements imposed by telecom operators in Jiangxi province, which are not uniformly mandated by national regulations [1][6][9]. Group 1: Requirements for Obtaining Phone Cards - Telecom operators in Jiangxi have implemented stricter requirements for obtaining phone cards, including the need for documents such as a "no criminal record" certificate, work proof, or property documents, along with a prepayment of 500 to 1000 yuan [1][4][6]. - In contrast, regions like Fujian, Gansu, and Heilongjiang have more lenient requirements, often only requiring an ID and no additional documentation or prepayment [5][6][9]. - The inconsistency in requirements has led to confusion among consumers, with some operators providing conflicting information regarding what is necessary to obtain a phone card [6][8]. Group 2: Justification and Legality of Requirements - Operators justify the additional requirements as measures to combat telecom fraud, but the specific regulations backing these requirements are unclear and not uniformly enforced [1][6][9]. - Experts have pointed out that there is currently no national regulation that explicitly authorizes telecom operators to impose such additional conditions for obtaining phone cards, raising questions about the legality of these practices [1][7][9]. - The lack of a unified standard for phone card applications across different regions has been criticized, with suggestions for regulatory bodies to establish basic standards to streamline the process and reduce unnecessary burdens on consumers [9].