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Telecommunication companies are preparing to roll out their respective SIM registration portals in the coming weeks, while new SIM cards will be sold in “deactivated mode”, as the mandatory registration rules take effect on Dec. 27 this year.
The National Telecommunications Commission issued the implementing rules for the SIM Registration Act on Monday.
"The rules require all mobile subscribers to enroll their SIM cards within 180 days, or six months, from the effectivity of the act, or face the automatic deactivation of their cards."
These may be reactivated, but only within a period of five days, according to the rules.
SIM registration will be done through a secure platform or website to be provided by the telecommunications company.
Individual users must provide their full name, date of birth, ***, address, and valid government ID or similar documents with a photo, while business users must provide their business name, business address, and the full name of an authorized signatory.
Foreigners must provide personal data as well as passport information and their address.
Those visiting as tourists will be issued a SIM card valid for 30 days, which may be extended upon presentation of an approved visa extension. Foreigners with other types of visas can acquire SIM cards without the 30-day validity period.
The SIM Registration Act, which was aimed at reducing anonymous mobile phone-based scams and other criminal activities, was signed by President Marcos last Oct 10.
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