#sim registration extension

This is despite a clause in the implementing rules and regulations of the SIM Registration Act (otherwise known as Republic Act No. Those who are yet to register may visit these official landing pages: SMART – smart.com.ph/simreg or simreg.smart.com.ph GLOBE – new.globe.com.ph/simreg DITO – https://dito.ph/sim-registration 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. 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 online registration system has faced criticism for being exploited by fraudsters who sell preregistered SIM cards to facilitate scams. The NTC has already directed telecom companies to improve their registration processes and better validate SIM cards. Read more in our articles including "DICT denies telcos’ call for SIM reg extension" and "DICT states SIM Registration deadline will not be extended".