Telecommunication companies are preparing to roll out their respective SIM registration portals in the coming weeks while new SIM cards will be sold in “deactivated mode”, as the mandatory rules
The National Telecommunications Commission on Monday issued the implementing rules for the SIM Registration Act.
The SIM Registration Act, which was aimed at reducing anonymous mobile phone-based scams and other criminal activities, was signed by President Marcos last Oct 10. “We are ready to roll out our SIM registration processes after months of preparations, which have included, among others, studying best global practices and technology solutions from other countries that have already implemented SIM registration,” Smart vice president and regulatory heard Roy Ibay said in a statement.
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