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The Department of Information and Technology (DICT) reports that SIM Registration has been completed for 32,368,752 SIMs as of 13 February 2023, 11:59 PM. Based on records provided by the public telecommunication entities (PTEs), the total number is 19.16% of the 168,977,773 million subscribers nationwide.
Smart Communications Inc. reported a total of 16,634,042 SIMs registered, which is 24.46% of Smartβs 67,995,734 subscribers. Globe Telecom Inc. recorded 13,257,704 registered β 15.09% of its 87,873,936 subscribers. Meanwhile, DITO Telecommunity Corp. reported a total of 2,477,006 SIMs registered or 18.9% of its 13,108,103 subscribers.
The SIM Registration Act aims to regulate the issuance and use of SIMs, which are essential in operating mobile devices like mobile phones and pocket Wi-Fis. This is expected to suppress the spread of spam texts, scams, and other cyber attacks that can be perpetrated using mobile devices.
As 14 February 2023 falls on the second Tuesday of February, the DICT observes βSafer Internet Day for Children Philippinesβ with the rest of the country, pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 417, series of 2018. The Department encourages the public to complete SIM Registration to create a safer environment for the most vulnerable sector of society: the youth.
βSIM Registration is an important component for enhanced cyber safety. While we observe the βSafer Internet Day for Children Philippinesβ, we also call on the public to participate in SIM Registration to protect our children from such cyber attacks, and to support the cause that we celebrate today,β DICT Undersecretary and Spokesperson Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo said.
The Department continuously reminds the public to be vigilant as they complete the registration process. Register only through the official links of PTEs:
β’ SMART - smart.com.ph/simreg or simreg.smart.com.ph
β’ GLOBE - new.globe.com.ph/simreg
β’ DITO - https://digital.dito.ph/pto/download/app
For complaints and concerns related to SIM Registration, you may contact the hotline 1326. You may also reach the DICT through these numbers:
SMART: 0947 714 7105
GLOBE: 0966 976 5971
DITO: 0991 481 4225