NTC consultant Edgardo Cabarios said that while the law does not impose a limit on the number of SIM cards one may register, the owners should be mindful about any unauthorized use. READ:
“And if it’s used for illegal activities, you will be the number one suspect, the primary suspect. So, you might have second thoughts about registering too many SIMs,” he said.
The SIM card owners will be asked to provide personal information—name, address, date of birth and gender, along with a copy of a valid government-issued picture ID.Those buying a new prepaid SIM card from Dec. 27 onwards should not give any personal information to the sellers as they are not authorized to collect such details under the law, Cabarios said.
Cabarios warned buyers who deliberately register with fictitious or wrong information that they would be eventually caught, charged in court and face imprisonment of six months to two years, a P100,000 to P300,000 fine, or both. In remote areas of the country where internet connection is slow or nonexistent, the NTC and the DICT can request the local government and other agencies to set up registration centers.Foreign tourists can also obtain SIM cards but these will be valid for only 30 days, but they could be extended. They need to provide a copy of their passport, proof of hotel booking and return ticket.
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