SCOM SIM Owner Details — Complete Free Guide for AJK & Gilgit-Baltistan 2026
- Dial 668 from your SCOM SIM.
- Send MNP to 667.
- Visit any nearby SCOM Franchise.
- Verify using your original CNIC.
- No third-party apps required.
- Protect against SIM misuse.
- Check registered owner details.
- Meet PTA verification requirements.
- Prevent identity fraud.
- Keep your mobile account secure.
- Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK)
- Gilgit-Baltistan (GB)
- Nationwide roaming through Jazz.
- 2.2+ million subscribers.
- Government-operated mobile network.
- Money transfers.
- Mobile balance recharge.
- Utility bill payments.
- Digital wallet.
- Secure financial transactions.
- Rs.1.888 billion billing system upgrade.
- Enhanced nationwide roaming.
- Improved digital banking services.
- Faster customer verification.
- Better network reliability.
- 365-day SIM verification policy.
- Regular biometric verification.
- CNIC must remain valid.
- Update ownership details if required.
- Only use officially registered SIMs.
SCOM Sim Owner Details
SCO (Special Communications Organization), commercially branded as SCOM, is Pakistan’s only government-operated mobile network — exclusively serving the people of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). SCO is a public sector organization working under the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), founded on 16 July 1976 after then-Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto found himself completely cut off from communication during a visit to Kashmir and Gilgit. Today, SCO serves close to 2.2 million subscribers — up dramatically from roughly 5,000 in its early decades — and remains the largest telecom infrastructure backbone provider in these regions, with over 4,800 kilometers of optical fiber laid across some of the most challenging terrain on Earth.
With private operators like Jazz, Telenor, Zong, and Ufone present mainly in AJK and GB’s major cities, SCOM is often the only network available in remote valleys, high-altitude areas, border regions, and along the Line of Control. SCOM SIM cards, like all Pakistani SIMs, are permanently linked to CNICs through NADRA’s biometric verification system and are fully subject to PTA regulations, including the universal 668 verification code and PTA’s new June 2026 policy changes.
SCOM SIM owner details refer to the registration and identity information tied to any SCO-issued SIM card. Whether you’re a resident of Muzaffarabad, Gilgit, Skardu, Hunza, Rawalakot, or any AJK/GB region, this guide covers every free, official method to check your SCOM SIM ownership, verify your CNIC’s SCOM registration, and protect your identity. For comprehensive verification across all six Pakistani operators, use our SIM owner details checking guide.
🏔️ What Makes SCOM Unique — 2026 Facts
📋 SCOM SIM Verification — Quick Reference
📋 Official Methods to Check SCOM SIM Owner Details
Every method below is 100% free and officially recognised under PTA regulations. No paid services or third-party apps are required.
PTA's universal verification service shows the total number of SIMs registered against your CNIC across all Pakistani mobile operators. SCOM SIMs appear under the SCO section.
- Step 1: Open the SMS application on any mobile phone.
- Step 2: Type your 13-digit CNIC (without dashes).
- Step 3: Send the SMS to 668.
- Step 4: Receive a reply showing SIM totals for Jazz, Zong, Telenor, Ufone, ONIC, and SCO (SCOM).
- Step 5: Review the number of SCOM SIMs registered against your CNIC.
This method verifies the SCOM SIM currently inserted in your phone and confirms the registered network information.
- Step 1: Insert the SCOM SIM you want to verify.
- Step 2: Open the SMS application.
- Step 3: Type MNP using capital letters.
- Step 4: Send the message to 667.
- Step 5: Receive network information and the registered details (where supported).
- Response Time: Usually within a few seconds, though it may take longer in remote areas.
The official PTA SIM Information System provides an operator-wise breakdown of all SIMs registered against your CNIC, including SCOM.
- Step 1: Visit cnic.sims.pk.
- Step 2: Enter your 13-digit CNIC.
- Step 3: Complete the CAPTCHA verification.
- Step 4: View the complete operator-wise SIM summary.
- Step 5: Check the SCO (SCOM) section and print the results if needed.
🔍 Check All SIMs on Your CNIC — Including SCOM
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Jazz, Telenor, Zong, Ufone, ONIC, and SCOM.
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What Is SCO/SCOM? — Pakistan’s Government Network
The Special Communications Organization (SCO) is a public sector organization operating under the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), established to provide telecommunications services in the strategically sensitive regions of Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. SCO commercially brands its mobile services as SCOM — the first telecom network operator to focus on 2G/3G/4G services across both the public and private sectors in these regions.
SCO’s early history includes a difficult chapter: as of 2006, the organization had faced criticism for poor performance and for creating obstacles to other carriers entering AJK, where it once held a sole monopoly. Following the devastating 2005 Kashmir earthquake — where significant loss of life was attributed to the lack of communication facilities — public protests led the government of Pakistan to open AJK to other mobile operators, significantly improving services in the region. Since then, SCO has modernized considerably, including a 2016 government-approved network upgrade and continuous fiber and 4G expansion.
🏔️ SCO/SCOM — Key Facts (2026)Detail Information Full Name Special Communications Organization Commercial Brand SCOM Ownership Government of Pakistan (under MoITT) Founded 16 July 1976 Coverage Area Azad Jammu & Kashmir + Gilgit-Baltistan exclusively, with nationwide roaming via Jazz Subscribers (2026) 2.2 million+ active SIMs Technologies 2G GSM, 3G, 4G LTE Fiber Backbone 4,800+ km — largest in AJK & GB Fixed-Line Service SNET — DSL/WiFi service to approximately 20,900 households Digital Banking S-Paisa (with JS Bank, launched 2019) Helpline 1236 SIM Limit per CNIC Counts toward overall 8-SIM combined limit (5 voice + 3 data) Verification Code 668 (Universal SIM Check) + MNP to 667
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Special Communications Organization |
| Commercial Brand | SCOM |
| Ownership | Government of Pakistan (under MoITT) |
| Founded | 16 July 1976 |
| Coverage Area | Azad Jammu & Kashmir + Gilgit-Baltistan exclusively, with nationwide roaming via Jazz |
| Subscribers (2026) | 2.2 million+ active SIMs |
| Technologies | 2G GSM, 3G, 4G LTE |
| Fiber Backbone | 4,800+ km — largest in AJK & GB |
| Fixed-Line Service | SNET — DSL/WiFi service to approximately 20,900 households |
| Digital Banking | S-Paisa (with JS Bank, launched 2019) |
| Helpline | 1236 |
| SIM Limit per CNIC | Counts toward overall 8-SIM combined limit (5 voice + 3 data) |
| Verification Code | 668 (Universal SIM Check) + MNP to 667 |
🚨 Important: SCOM ≠ Other Operators
SCOM works differently from major private operators. It does not have a separate CNIC shortcode like some other networks. To check SCOM SIM registration details, use official universal verification methods.
✅ Use MNP to 667 for individual SIM verification.
✅ SCOM SIMs appear under "SCO" in the 668 response.
For complete verification across all Pakistani mobile networks, explore our SIM Owner Details Guide.
🏔️ SCOM Coverage Regions
SCO’s network infrastructure spans two administrative regions with some of the most challenging terrain on Earth.
Districts: Muzaffarabad, Bagh, Poonch (Rawalakot), Sudhnoti, Kotli, Mirpur, Bhimber, Haveli, Hattian Bala, Neelum
SCOM Status: Primary coverage in remote areas; other operators are available mainly in cities.
Key Challenge: Neelum Valley and LoC border areas where SCOM often provides essential connectivity.
Districts: Gilgit, Skardu, Hunza-Nagar, Ghizer, Diamer, Astore, Ghanche, Shigar, Kharmang, Roundu
SCOM Status: Critical coverage along KKH corridor and remote valleys.
Key Challenge: Extreme altitude regions including Deosai Plateau and Fairy Meadows.
Length: Approximately 1,300 km
SCOM Role: Provides connectivity along one of the world's highest paved roads and supports Pakistan-China connectivity projects.
Key Areas: Chilas, Besham, Dasu, Karimabad, Passu, Sost.
Strategic Border & Remote Areas
CPEC Route: Supports connectivity requirements through Gilgit-Baltistan.
Nationwide Roaming: SCOM SIMs can work outside AJK/GB through roaming partnerships.
📱 SCOM Number PrefixesPrefix Allocation Status 0581, 0582, 0583, 0584 SCOM Mobile Range ✅ Active SCOM 0325 SCOM Mobile Range ✅ Active SCOM 0355 SCOM Mobile Range ✅ Active SCOM
⚠️ Important Note:
Prefix ranges can help identify an original SCOM number range, but they may not always show the current network after Mobile Number Portability (MNP).Always confirm the current network status through official verification methods if required.
| Prefix | Allocation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 0581, 0582, 0583, 0584 | SCOM Mobile Range | ✅ Active SCOM |
| 0325 | SCOM Mobile Range | ✅ Active SCOM |
| 0355 | SCOM Mobile Range | ✅ Active SCOM |
Prefix ranges can help identify an original SCOM number range, but they may not always show the current network after Mobile Number Portability (MNP).Always confirm the current network status through official verification methods if required.
📋 SCOM SIM Registration & Limits — Updated for 2026 PolicyRule SCOM Status Enforcement Total SIMs per CNIC (All Operators) Maximum 8 SIMs (5 voice + 3 data) DIRBS automatic monitoring and blocking rules Biometric Required MBVS biometric verification mandatory NADRA biometric system connection; enhanced verification rollout Unverified SIMs — Old Timeline 120-day BVS verification deadline Permanent blocking after non-verification period Unverified SIMs — New Policy 72-hour auto-suspend window Operation Clean Sweep 3.0 enforcement New SIM Transfer / Disown Restriction 365 days from activation PTA policy effective June 2026 eSIM Support Not available Physical SIM only Availability AJK & GB SCO franchises and selected tourist kiosks Official registration linked with SCO regional system
⚠️ SCOM SIM Registration — Regional Restriction
SCOM SIM cards are officially registered through SCO franchises located in
Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, including selected tourist service points.
Retail availability outside these regions may exist for travellers, but official ownership registration and biometric verification follow the SCO AJK/GB linked registration system.
Always complete biometric verification through authorised SCO channels to ensure proper SIM ownership records.
| Rule | SCOM Status | Enforcement |
|---|---|---|
| Total SIMs per CNIC (All Operators) | Maximum 8 SIMs (5 voice + 3 data) | DIRBS automatic monitoring and blocking rules |
| Biometric Required | MBVS biometric verification mandatory | NADRA biometric system connection; enhanced verification rollout |
| Unverified SIMs — Old Timeline | 120-day BVS verification deadline | Permanent blocking after non-verification period |
| Unverified SIMs — New Policy | 72-hour auto-suspend window | Operation Clean Sweep 3.0 enforcement |
| New SIM Transfer / Disown Restriction | 365 days from activation | PTA policy effective June 2026 |
| eSIM Support | Not available | Physical SIM only |
| Availability | AJK & GB SCO franchises and selected tourist kiosks | Official registration linked with SCO regional system |
⚠️ SCOM SIM Registration — Regional Restriction
SCOM SIM cards are officially registered through SCO franchises located in Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, including selected tourist service points.
Retail availability outside these regions may exist for travellers, but official ownership registration and biometric verification follow the SCO AJK/GB linked registration system.
Always complete biometric verification through authorised SCO channels to ensure proper SIM ownership records.
🚫 How to Block Unauthorized SCOM SIMs — Updated for the 365-Day Rule
If your 668 result shows more SCOM SIMs than you personally own, follow these official steps.
Document Evidence
- Save screenshot of your 668 SIM result.
- Check cnic.sims.pk for SIM details and activation information.
- Note down SCOM numbers that belong to you.
- Keep your original CNIC ready.
- Visit the nearest SCO/SCOM franchise in AJK or GB.
- Bring your original valid CNIC.
- Request SIM Disowning.
- Online or phone disowning is not available.
Check 365-Day Rule
- If the SIM was activated after the applicable date, franchise staff may explain transfer restrictions.
- The 365-day period relates to SIM transfer/disown procedures.
- Do not delay reporting unauthorized SIMs.
- Continue immediately with official complaint steps.
📶 SCOM vs Major Operators — Comparison (2026)
| Feature | SCOM | Jazz | Telenor | Zong | Ufone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subscribers | 2.2M+ | 75.5M+ | 58M+ | 45M+ | 28M+ |
| Ownership | Government (MoITT) | VEON (Private) | PTCL | CMPak (Private) | PTCL |
| Coverage | AJK & GB + Nationwide Roaming | Nationwide | Nationwide | Nationwide | Nationwide |
| CNIC Verification Code | 668 | 6001 | 7751 | 310 | 7911 |
| 668 Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 667 Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| eSIM | No | Yes | Pilot | Yes | Coming |
| Digital Wallet | S-Paisa + JazzCash Integration | JazzCash | Easypaisa | Zong Pay | UPaisa |
| Helpline | 1236 | 111 | 345 | 310 | 333 |
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