It has been more than a year since the SIM Registration Law has been passed. The registration was even extended in efforts other than curb dubious SIM numbers. However, text scams remained to be rampant despite the SIM Registration Law, and the DICT admitted that there are loopholes to it that scammers took advantage of. […]
Google has just released its most search keywords and terms in the Philippines as part of its Year in Search 2023, and SIM Registration is among the terms that topped the list. It’s the most searched term in Google in 2023 as everyone is mandated to register their phone numbers under the country’s SIM Registration […]
After a rather embarrassing finding where a fake ID–one that has a photo of a monkey–was used for SIM registration, the NTC has issued new guidelines, where they will require live selfies before one can register a SIM card. “We issued an MO (Memorandum Order) yesterday (Monday, September 18), so it’s effective immediately…” NTC Commissioner […]
As the government is figuring out how to solve the problems regarding SIM registration, with the latest involving fake IDs used as requirements for compliance, one of the solutions the DICT is eyeing is to limit SIM registration to 10 per user. DICT USec. Alexander Ramos explained to the press that Filipinos usually prefer to […]
Despite all the efforts made by the SIM registration, scam calls and texts remain at large. Aside from alarming reports that include a raid where 28,000 registered SIM cards were found at a POGO facility, the Senate’s investigation further reveals that a fake ID may have been used for SIM registration requirements. The submission of […]
In case you don’t know, tomorrow, July 25 is the last day for you to register your SIM card, as the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has announced that there will be no additional SIM registration extension. The original SIM registration extension was given in lieu of Filipinos in geographically isolated and disadvantaged […]
While it’s a relief that the government has decided to extend SIM Registration to July 25, users need to be more vigilant, as scammers are taking advantage of it. “I already warned that once we extend this [SIM registration deadline], scammers will use that to take the opportunity to continue and hasten their scamming methods […]
A lot of users–particularly Globe subscribers–were annoyed by the use of emergency alerts to remind them about SIM registration. While Globe explained that the NDRMMC approved the use of emergency alerts to remind subscribers about SIM registration and to “instill urgency”, the NTC has a different sentiment. “No, we do not encourage the telcos,” NTC […]
After the government has approved a 90-day extension for SIM registration, both Smart and Globe welcome the positive development and vow to intensify their SIM registration efforts. “We welcome the 90-day extension of the SIM Registration deadline as discussed by DICT Secretary Uy today. It gives our subscribers more time to comply with the law […]
Just a day before the initial April 26 deadline, the government has confirmed that SIM Registration will be extended by 90 days, making July 25 the new deadline. Following an earlier announcement, DOJ secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed to media that Malacañang has implemented the 90-day extension after a Cabinet Cluster meeting. This decision comes after […]