The Philippine government is considering requiring people to register their SIM cards in-person to make identity verification more secure. As reported by Inquirer.net, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) announced that it would review proposals to improve the SIM Registration Act, including a requirement for SIM card owners to be physically present during registration. The NTC and telecommunications companies have raised concerns about SIM cards being sold for illegal purposes. The NTC has already directed telecom companies to improve their registration processes and better validate SIM cards. Read more in our articles including "NTC may require in-person SIM registration" and "PH among slowest countries in shift away from 3G".
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May 26, 2026The Philippine government is considering requiring people to register their SIM cards in-person to make identity verification more secure. As reported by Inquirer.net, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) announced that it would review proposals to improve the SIM Registration Act, including a requirement for SIM card owners to be physically present during registration.
The NTC and telecommunications companies have raised concerns about SIM cards being sold for illegal purposes. The NTC has already directed telecom companies to improve their registration processes and better validate SIM cards.
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