Don't lose your mobile number! Deactivated SIM cards after the April 26 deadline can still be reactivated within five days, says NTC.
The National Telecommunications Communication (NTC) has announced that deactivated subscriber identity module (SIM) cards can still be reactivated within five days after the April 26 registration deadline. This move is seen as a final chance for SIM card owners who failed to register their details within the registration period to keep their mobile numbers.
Under the SIM Registration Act, unlisted SIM cards within the registration period will be automatically deactivated after the deadline, which is April 26. However, NTC Deputy Commissioner Jon Paulo Salvahan clarified that the law’s implementing rules and regulations (IRR) provide a way to revive the deactivated SIM card.
Salvahan explained during the Laging Handa briefing that "upon expiration of the deadline, assuming there is no extension under the law and IRR, the SIMs will be automatically deactivated. However, the law provided a way to reactivate these SIMs within five days of the automatic deactivation. You can have the SIM reactivated."
The law’s IRR, however, does not state the exact process of how to revive the automatically deactivated SIM cards after the deadline. Nevertheless, it extended the registration period up to a maximum of 120 days.
The law requires that "all existing SIM subscribers/end-users shall register within one hundred eighty (180) days from the effectivity of the Act. The registration may be extended for a period not exceeding one hundred twenty (120) days. Failure to register the existing SIM within the period prescribed shall result in the automatic deactivation of the SIM. The deactivated SIM may only be reactivated after registration, provided, however, that reactivation shall be made not later than five (5) days after such automatic deactivation."
According to the latest NTC tally, 75,564,837 SIM cards have been registered as of April 19, seven days before the April 26 deadline. However, this number only accounts for 44.97 percent of all existing or in-use SIM cards in the country.
Despite numerous calls to extend the deadline, the Department of Information and Communications Technology has announced that the registration period would not be extended.
The Importance of SIM Card Registration
SIM card registration is essential to safeguard against fraudulent activities, particularly the use of SIM cards in committing crimes. By registering SIM cards, authorities can better track down individuals involved in illegal activities.
Moreover, SIM card registration also helps telecoms providers improve their services by collecting data about their subscribers. This data can then be used to tailor their services to the needs of their customers.
How to Register Your SIM Card
To register your SIM card, visit the nearest authorized retailer or service center of your telecoms provider. Bring a valid ID and proof of address, such as a utility bill or bank statement.
After filling out the registration form and submitting the required documents, you will receive a confirmation message once your SIM card has been successfully registered. It is essential to keep this confirmation message as proof of your registration.
The recent announcement by the NTC regarding the reactivation of deactivated SIM cards after the registration deadline provides a final chance for SIM card owners who failed to enroll their details within the registration period to keep their mobile numbers. The extension of the registration period up to a maximum of 120 days also gives more time for subscribers to register their SIM cards. SIM card registration is important not only for security purposes but also for better service provision by telecoms providers.
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