New SIMs will be sold in “deactivated mode” starting December 27.
Registration is free.
SIMs, embedded SIMs, broadband modem, and internet-of-things devices are covered in the registration.
A registration form will be filled out electronically through a secure website provided by the telco provider.
For Globe subscribers, visit https://new.globe.com.ph/simreg. Users can also use the Globe One app to register starting January 2023.
For Smart users, visit https://smart.com.ph/simreg.
Dito subscribers can visit https://dito.ph/RegisterDITO or go to the Dito app and click on the banner for the registration.
The following information will be collected:
- Full name
- Birthday
- Sex
- Present or official address
- Identification card and ID number
Any of the following identification cards or documents with photo can be presented:
- Passport
- Philippine Identification System ID
- SSS ID
- GSIS ID
- Driver’s license
- NBI clearance
- Police clearance
- Firearms’ license to own and possess ID
- PRC ID
- IBP ID
- OWWA ID
- BIR ID
- Voter’s ID
- Senior citizen card
- UMID
- PWD card
- Any valid government-issued ID with photo
For SIMs to be used by businesses or organizations, the following information are required:
- Business name
- Business address
- Full name of authorized signatory
Foreigners
For foreigners who will be getting a SIM from a Filipino telco company, they are required to give the following details:
- Full name
- Nationality
- Date of birth
- Passport
- Address in the Philippines
- Type of travel or admission document presented
- ID number or number of document presented
SIM cards issued to tourists will only be valid for 30 days and will be deactivated upon expiration. It can only be extended upon presentation of an approved visa extension.
Foreigners with other types of visas can acquire SIMs without the 30-day restriction.
Minors
The registration of a SIM for minors will be under the name of the minor’s parent or guardian.
They will be required to present an ID as well as the consent of the minor’s parent or guardian to register the SIM.
Existing prepaid subscribers
Like new subscribers, existing prepaid users will have to use their respective telco’s website to register.
All existing SIMs will have to be registered within 180 days from the effectivity of the Act, which was last October 28. Registration may be extended by 120 days.
Failure to register will result in the automatic deactivation of the SIM.
The deactivated SIM may only be reactivated not later than five days after such deactivation.
Postpaid subscribers
Telcos already have data of postpaid subscribers.
But to complete the registration, postpaid subscribers are required to confirm their information and data included in the SIM register through the platform or website provided by the telco provider.
