Cambodia's Sihanouk Province has recently been plagued by a flood of mobile harassment—gambling advertisements, illegal loans, and promotional texts keep pouring into users' phones, originating from illegal telecom "fake base stations".
To curb the telecom chaos, the government of Sihanouk Province recently announced a comprehensive cleanup of fake base stations, vowing to end this "mobile nightmare".
According to the official announcement, no organization or individual is allowed to import, distribute, or install fake base station equipment without permission from the Cambodian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (CTI). Casinos, hotels, and certain vehicles identified as high-risk locations are also specifically targeted for supervision. Once verified, legal actions will be strictly enforced.
The provincial government has also opened a reporting channel, encouraging the public to actively supervise. To report suspicious facilities or illegal activities, call the hotline 6789, or contact the Sihanouk Province Post and Telecommunications Office (012 978 815 / 016 696 270).
The authorities point out that fake base stations not only disrupt communication networks and create SMS harassment but may also be exploited by cross-border gambling and telecom fraud gangs, endangering public safety. Relevant departments have joined forces with the police, telecommunications regulatory bodies, and local governments to conduct a comprehensive investigation, striving to quickly restore a safe and healthy communication environment.
