#SIM Registration deadline

Since the SIM Registration deadline expired yesterday (July 25, 2023), all unregistered SIMs will be deactivated starting today. With less than two weeks before the April 26 deadline, Globe is calling on the government to extend the SIM registration process to allow users to avoid SIM deactivation. To strengthen SIM registration efforts, Globe recommends three measures. As of today, no announcement of extension for the SIM registration has been announced. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has confirmed that there will be no extension for the SIM registration. DICT has stated that the SIM registration deadline will not be extended. “As the deadline for SIM registration draws near, it is imperative that all unregistered citizens take this matter seriously and register their SIMs without delay. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is reportedly considering an extension for mobile subscribers to register their SIM cards beyond the April 26 deadline. Read more in our articles including "Smart advisory on Deactivating Unregistered SIM" and "Globe calls on govt to extend SIM reg period".