📋 Tender Overview
With only 15 days left before the deadline the Department of Information and Communications Technology DICT is urging the public to register their SIMs before the April 26 deadline.The DICT said we must not lose momentum as it is crucial to take immediate action to prevent the inconvenience of deactivation.The DICT also highlights that the current registration figures are far from the target with numerous SIMs remaining unregistered.Latest numbers released by major Public Telecommunication Entities PTEs DITO Telecommunication Corp. Globe Telecom Inc. and Smart Communications Inc. show that the number of registered SIMs as of 7 April 2023 are as follows DITO 4711456 Globe 26348304 and SMART 31110508. This brings a total number of 62170268 registered SIMs which is 36.79 of the 168977773 subscribers nationwide.The DICT emphasizes that there will be no extension for the deadline and strict implementation will be in effect. Failure to register will result in the deactivation of SIM cards rendering them unusable for voice calls text messaging and mobile data services.The DICT encourages everyone to register their SIMs with their respective PTEs and to be vigilant as they complete the registration process. It is crucial to register through official links of PTEs to avoid fraudulent activities such as scams and identity theft.
