'We are asking for another 120 days from after April 26 to allow the 44% prepaid and postpaid subscribers to get to register their SIMs,' says Cathy Yang, FVP and group head for corporate communications of PLDT and Smart.
A telecommunications company on Friday called on the government to extend the SIM registration period for 120 days to make sure that all its subscribers will be compliant., Cathy Yang, first vice president and group head for corporate communications of PLDT and Smart, said around 55.8% or more than 37 million of Smart and TNT subscribers have complied with the law since the registration began on Dec. 27.
The implementing rules and regulations of the SIM Registration Act states that users have 180 days to register from its effectivity, but the DICT may extend this for a period not exceeding 120 days. In case the extension request is denied, Yang warned that at least 44% of Smart and TNT users will have their SIM deactivated. Losing access to connectivity and services that require a mobile number is against the spirit of financial and social inclusion, she added.with telcos and other stakeholders on April 24 to discuss all matters related to the SIM registration.
“One to two years would be a better timeframe in which to disseminate this education and awareness campaign that we’ve done in just less than 121 days,” she added.
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