How to Register your Globe TM, Smart TNT SIM Card [Complete Guide]
The Philippine Government requires all SIM card users to register. This is in accordance with the Republic Act No.11934, it’s a national mandate, an act requiring the registration of Subscribers Identity Module (SIM) Registration Act.
Below are the details on the RA No.11934
What is the Republic Act No.11934?
Republic Act No.11934 section 4, SIM registration, this is implemented in order to regulate the registration and use of SIM’s. All end users shall be required to register their SIM with PTEs as pre-requisite to the activation thereof, in accordance with the guidelines set forth under this act.
SIM Registration Key Points
- All New SIM card sold will be in a deactivated state
- All SIM card users will have 180 days to register their SIM’s regardless of PTE
- SIM Registration will start on December 27, 2022
- Failure to Register with a specified period will lead to automatic deactivation
- Presentation of government issued ID and documents are requiredprot
Why do you Need to Register your SIM Card?
To protect consumers, from different scams such as SMS of call fraud, smishing, bank fraud, libel, anonymous online defamation and other online scams. With the use of SIM cards, the government passed the Republic Act No.11934, a law requiring all SIM card users/all SIM sold by telcos to register their SIM cards.
What are the Information/Requirements Needed to Register your SIM card?
In the registration form, below are the required information that needed to be registered.
- Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Sex
- Address
- ID and ID Number
What are the Requirements for the Registration of Minors?
The registration of SIM shall be under the name of the minors parent or guardian.
What are the Valid ID’s and government issued documents for SIM Registration?
- Passport
- Philippine Identification
- Social Security System ID
- Government Service Insurance System e-card
- Drivers License
- National Bureau of Investigation Clearance
- Police Clearance
- Firearms License to Own and Posses ID
- Professional Regulation Commission ID
- Integrated Bar of the Philippines ID
- Overseas Workers Welfare Administration ID
- Bureau of Internal Revenue ID
- Voters ID
- Senior Citizens Card
- Unified Multi-Purpose Identification Card
- Person with Disabilities Card or
- Other valid government -issued ID with Photo
What are the requirements for Foreign Nationals in SIM card Registration?
For Foreign Nationals Visiting
- Passport
- Proof of Address in the Philippines and Return Ticket to own country of the tourist.
For Foreign Nationals with other types of Visas
- Passport
- Proof of Address in the Philippines
- Alien Employment Permit Issued by the Department of Labor and Employment
- Alien Certificate of Registration Identification Card
- School Registration and ID for students
- Other pertinent documents, whichever is applicable
For organization, or business, these are the required information
- Business Address
- Full Name of Authorized Signature
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding SIM Card Registration
- Is the Registration of SIM card FREE?
Yes, the registration of SIM, regardless of PTE is totally FREE
- What if I don’t have an ID, what other documents can be presented?
Aside from ID, you can also present your passport, NBI clearance, police clearance.
- I don’t have a smartphone and internet connection, where can I register my SIM Card?
Government agencies and concerned PTE’s shall facilitate all SIM registration in remote areas with limited telecommunications or internal access.
- What if I will not register my SIM card?
Failure to register shall result to deactivation of your SIM Card
- What if my SIM card is lost or stolen?
In case of loss of SIM, you must report to the PTE, the telco shall deactivate the said SIM within 24 hours after the report of end users.
- Is my information safe and confidential?
All information shall be treated as absolutely confidential and shall not be disclosed to any person
- Can I transfer my SIM card?
A registered SIM shall not sold or transferred without complying with the registration requirements.
- What are the penalties for those who will provide false information with the registration?
- Imprisonment ranging from 6 months to 2 years
- Fine of fine of not less than 100,000.00, but not more 300,000.00.
How to Register your Globe TM SIM Card
Globe Provided the Following Steps on How to Register your SIM card
- You need to access the SIM registration website at https://new.globe.com.ph/simreg
- Then Enter your 10-digit mobile number, click the register button and you will receive one time pin.
- You cannot proceed without the OTP, when you receive it, Enter the OTP, you will have five minutes before the OTP expires.
4. Fill up the required information on the form, information needed are Name, Birthday, Gender, Address, and Nationality.
5. You will need to present a Valid ID with photos, as well as take a selfie for verifications.
6. Click the check box to agree with Globe’s Privacy Notice, Attestation of Completeness and Accuracy, Marketing and Promotional Permission, and Data Sharing.
7. Click Submit to Register your SIM card.
10. You will be given a Reference number as proof of registration.