Mobile subscribers in the Philippines may start registering their SIM cards today, although telcos and the government admit that there will be some sort of “birthing pains” associated with the initial rollout of the registration mechanisms. Know more:
MOBILE subscribers in the Philippines may start registering their SIM cards today, Tuesday, although telcos and the government admit that there will be some sort of “birthing pains” associated with the initial rollout of the registration mechanisms, including early attempts by scammers to use fake registration links to hack devices.
Under the new law, mobile phone users are required to register their mobile numbers and their identities with their mobile operators. The law aims to reduce scamming and phishing incidents, which have become rampant over the course of the pandemic. Globe Telecom Inc. Head for Corporate and Legal Services Group Ariel Tubayan likened the initial implementation phase to the launch of the mobile number portability last year.
“There’s a bit of hesitancy. We are making it easy and rewarding by giving 2GB of free data to those who register,” he said. For minors, the registration of a SIM will be under the name of the minor’s parent or guardian, with the consent of the minor’s parent or guardian and government-issued valid ID.
“The DICT reminds all end-users that it is their responsibility to register their own SIMs with their respective PTEs, and to immediately inform their PTEs if there are changes in the information of the SIM card holder, in case of loss of the SIM, or if the owner wants to deactivate the SIM, the end-user must inform the PTE. In case of death of an end-user, the immediate family, relatives, or guardian should report to the concerned PTE,” Lamentillo said.
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