In preparation for the start of SIM Registration on Dec. 27, mobile services has released its initial list of Frequently Asked Questions to guide all subscribers.

1. What is SIM Registration?

Republic Act No. 11934 mandates all SIM users, both existing and new, to register their SIMs with their current Telcos.

2. Why do I need to register my SIM?

The SIM Registration Law aims to protect users from any SIM, Internet or Electronic communication aided crimes such as, but not limited to terrorism, text scams, unsolicited, indecent or obscene messages, bank fraud, libel, anonymous online defamation, trolling, hate speech and spread of digital disinformation or fake news.

3. SIM Card Registration for New Users

Starting Dec. 27, new SIM cards will require SIM registration prior to activation. The following information will be collected:

• • Full name
  • Birthday
  • Sex
  • Present or official address
  • ID and ID number
• A liveness check or selfie photo will be required for validation
• Businesses or organizations will be required to provide the following:
  • Business name
  • Business address
  • Full name of authorized signatory

4. Sim Card registration links in all networks

Here are the links to remember on SIM Card Registration on December 27, 2022

For DITO Subscribers,

• https://dito.ph/RegisterDITO

For Globe Subscribers,

• https://new.globe.com.ph/simreg

For Smart Subscribers,

• https://smart.com.ph/simreg

NOTE:
Reminder that registration starts on December 27, 2022, not now. So you will not see anything in the links but the telco’s website or FAQs regarding SIM Card registration.

5. SIM Card Registration for Minors

For minor end-users, the registration of the SIM shall be under the name of the minor’s parent or guardian.

6. SIM Card Registration for Foreign Nationals/Tourists

Foreign nationals are required to give the following information:

• Full name
• Nationality
• Birthday
• Passport
• Address in the Philippines
• Type of travel or admission document presented
• ID number or number of document presented
• SIM cards of tourists will only be valid for 30 days, to be deactivated upon expiration.
• Foreign nationals with other types of visas an acquire SIM cards without the 30-day restriction.

7. How many SIM cards can I register?

There is no limit to the number of SIMs you can register.

8. What are the penalties?

Those who fail or refuse to register their SIM cards without valid reason will be slapped with the following penalties:

• P100,000 to P300,000 on the first offense
• P300,000 to P500,000 on the second offense
• P500,000 to P1 million on the third and subsequent offenses
• Telcos, its agents or employees who directly or indirectly reveal any SIM card user data will be fined with P500,000 to P4 million.

Those who use fictitious identities or fraudulent documents to register a SIM card will be slapped with a prison sentence ranging from six months to two years and a fine of P100,000 to P300,000.

For SIM card spoofing, the fine is set to up to six years of imprisonment or fine of P200,000 or both, while the sale of a stolen SIM card will be penalized with a jail time of six months to two years or a fine of P100,000 to P300,000 or both.

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