sim registration law

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has posted a notice that public hearing for the Implementing Rules and Regulations for the SIM Registration Act. With this new law, SIM users will need to register their numbers to PTEs within 180 days (6 months) of the law. 11934 Objective: An Act requiring the Registration of Subscriber Identity Module Short Title: Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration Act Editor's Note: The original term "Card" in "SIM Card" was removed to include e-SIM into the provision. Objectives of the Law The State shall promote the responsibility in the use of SIM and provide law enforcement agencies the tools to resolve crimes and a platform to deter the commission of wrongdoings. PNP: The benefits of SIM registration outweigh the perceived privacy issues and other concerns regarding the confidentiality of communications. President Marcos: We will soon be able to provide law enforcement agencies with the tools needed to resolve crimes perpetrated with the use of these SIM Cards, as well as providing a strong deterrence against the commission of wrongdoing. How to register your SIM SIM registration period runs within 180 days from the effectivity of the law. Relevant government agencies and concerned PTEs shall facilitate SIM registration in remote areas with limited telecom access provided registration facilities in remote areas shall be established within 60 days from effectivity. Read more in our articles including "Public Hearing on SIM Registration Act starts December 5" and "SIM Registration Law 2022: Frequently Asked Questions".