> Getting a SIM card is intentionally hard partly due to their prevalence for terrorist activities

Seriously? That sounds like the most idiotic excuse ever. Terrorists also eat chewing gum, so we're going to ask for ID and 24 hour waiting period before buying chewing gums?

In the UK (and probably many other countries), you can buy a SIM card in a grocery shop and it's activated instantly. Adding a data plan or call/sms package is as easy as using a shortcode or sending a SMS.