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Complete your profile by adding your name, address, phone, and other important information
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A representative might reach out to further validate your details or simply notify you about your successful registration via SMS or Call
Why Is It Mandatory? (Sim Registration – TNT)
Regulatory Compliance
The registration of SIM cards is required by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), the regulatory body overseeing telecommunications in the Philippines. The government implemented this regulation to ensure the safety and security of the mobile network and its users.
Preventing Illegal Activities
SIM card registration helps in deterring and reducing illegal activities such as fraud, identity theft, and terrorist activities. It enables authorities to trace and track individuals involved in criminal or unlawful actions using their registered SIM cards.
Enhancing Public Safety
By registering SIM cards, law enforcement agencies can respond quickly in cases of emergencies, crimes, or security threats. It aids in identifying the owners of mobile numbers, assisting investigations, and promoting public safety.
Protecting Consumers
SIM card registration provides a layer of protection for consumers. If a SIM card is lost or stolen, the registered owner can report it to the service provider, who can then block the SIM card to prevent unauthorized use and potential financial losses.
Curbing Spam and Unsolicited Calls/SMS
With registered SIM cards, service providers can better control and monitor the use of their network, reducing instances of spam messages and unsolicited calls. This helps enhance the overall user experience.
It’s important to note that the specific requirements and procedures for SIM card registration may vary over time and may be subject to change based on the regulations implemented by the government and the policies of the telecommunication service providers in the Philippines.
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Republic Act No. 11934 stipulates that all users of SIM cards, whether they are existing subscribers or new ones, must register their SIM cards with their respective telecommunications companies.
Why do I need to register my TNT SIM?
The objective of the SIM Registration Law is to safeguard users against various crimes facilitated through SIM cards, internet services, and electronic communication. These offenses include but are not limited to, terrorism, text scams, the transmission of unsolicited, indecent, or obscene messages, bank fraud, libel, anonymous online defamation, trolling, hate speech, and the dissemination of digital disinformation or fake news.
Who should register their TNT SIM?
To activate newly purchased SIM cards, it is necessary to register them before the telecommunication provider initiates the activation process. For new Smart Postpaid subscribers, their fully completed Subscriber Application Form and submitted documents will serve as the registration for their SIM cards.
Existing subscribers are required to register their SIM cards within the designated timeframe mandated by the law. In the case of existing Smart Postpaid subscribers, their previously submitted information, data, documents, and signed Subscriber Application Form will be considered as their SIM card registration. Smart will inform all Postpaid subscribers about the registration process and obtain their confirmation regarding the information and data they have already provided when subscribing to the service(s).
How do I check if my TNT SIM is already registered?
You may follow the steps outlined in this article to verify your SIM registration status.
What information is needed for me to register my TNT SIM?
To register their SIM cards, subscribers must provide and submit the following information:
– Mobile Number with Serial Number (Serial number provided by SMART) – Full Name – Date of Birth – Complete Address – Gender – Upload a valid government-issued ID (refer to the list of accepted IDs) — A liveness check or selfie photo for validation.
Please note that after submitting all the required details, subscribers are required to accept the attestation statement and may provide consent for marketing and promotional purposes. For Postpaid subscribers, the information and documents provided during the application process already fulfill the SIM registration requirements. It is important to note that providing false or fictitious information, using fraudulent identification documents, or assuming fictitious identities when registering a SIM is considered an offense under RA No. 11934 and may result in imprisonment, a fine, or both.
What IDs are acceptable for me to be able to register my TNT SIM?
According to the law, valid identification documents or similar forms of identification with a photo that can verify the identity of end-users may include, but are not limited to, the followin
1. Passport; 2. Philippine Identification; 3. Social Security System ID; 4. Government Service Insurance System E-Card; 5. Driver’s License; 6. National Bureau of Investigation Clearance; 7. Police Clearance; 8. Firearms’ License to Own and Possess ID; 9. Professional Regulation Commission ID; 10. Integrated Bar of the Philippines ID; 11. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration ID; 12. Bureau of Internal Revenue ID; 13. Voter’s ID; 14. Senior Citizen’s Card; 15. Unified Multi-purpose Identification Card; 16. Person with Disabilities Card; or 17. Other valid government-issued ID with Photo
When can I start to register my TNT SIM?
In compliance with the law, starting from December 27, 2022, it is mandatory for all existing subscribers to register their SIM cards with their current Telco Provider. Existing subscribers have until July 25, 2023, from the date the Act came into effect, to complete the registration process for their SIM cards. Failure to register within the specified timeframe will lead to automatic deactivation of the SIM card. For newly purchased Prepaid SIM cards, customers are now obligated by law to register the SIM card before the telco provider activates it. Regarding Postpaid subscribers, the information and documents provided during the application process already fulfill the requirements for SIM registration. Existing subscribers will only need to submit their confirmation for the registration process.
Where can I register my SIM?
To register their SIM cards, subscribers have the option to visit either smart.com.ph/simreg or simreg.smart.com.ph. Additionally, they can choose to visit any of the following Smart channels for SIM registration:
a. Smart Stores b. Hotline – call *888 on your Smart/TNT mobile or (02)8888-1111 using your landline c. Smart FB Messenger d. GigaLife App
Is there a fee when I register my SIM?
No.
Are minors (below 18 yrs old) allowed to purchase a SIM?
While minors are permitted to purchase a SIM, they are not authorized to register the SIM under their own name. In such cases, the SIM must be registered under the name of the minor’s parent or legal guardian.
Is my Student ID allowed to register my SIM?
The provision allowing SIM registration under the name of a parent or guardian applies specifically to students aged 18 and above who do not possess a valid government ID. It is important to note that only valid Student IDs issued within the current school year will be accepted. For minors, it is advised to request the parent or guardian to carry out the SIM registration process
Now that I have reached 18 years of age, am I allowed to register the SIM under my own name instead of having it registered under the name of my parent or guardian?
Yes. Just visit any Smart Store to file a transfer of ownership.
Are Tourists and Foreign Nationals required to register their TNT SIMs?
Yes.
How do I register my TNT SIM as a Tourist or Foreign National?
What are the requirements for Tourists or Foreign Nationals like me to register their SIMs?
1. Mobile Number with Serial Number (Serial number to be provided by SMART) 2. Full Name 3. Nationality 4. Date of Birth 5. Selfie Photo 6. For Foreign Nationals visiting as Tourists: a. Passport; b. Proof of Address in the Philippines; and c. Return Ticket to own country of the Tourist or any other ticket showing the date and time of departure from the Philippines; 7. For Foreign Nationals with other types of VISAs: a. Passport; b. Proof of Address in the Philippines; c. Alien Employment Permit issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE); d. Alien Certificate of Registration Identification Card or ARCI-Card issued by the Bureau of Immigration (BI); e. School Registration and ID for students; or f. Other pertinent documents, whichever is applicable. 8. For Persons of Concern or POCs, the Type of Travel or Admission Document Presented
Please take note that SIM cards registered under Foreign Nationals who are visiting as Tourists will only remain valid temporarily for a duration of 30 days. Upon the expiration of the SIM’s validity, it will be automatically deactivated. However, the validity of the SIM can be extended if the foreign national presents or submits an approved visa extension. Requests for SIM extension should be submitted within 30 days or while the SIM is still valid.
What is the validity of TNT SIMs registered by Tourists?
Foreign Nationals visiting as Tourists have the option to request an extension of the validity of their registered SIM. To do so, they must present or submit the following: a valid visa or an approved visa extension, along with their mobile number, to [email protected] (via email) or at the nearest Smart Store.
When can SIM Validity Extension be requested? Can this be requested regularly?
Tourist Foreign Nationals have the option to request an extension of their SIM validity during the existing validity period. There is no specified limit on the number of times the SIM validity can be extended, as long as the registered foreign national can present a valid visa or an approved visa extension.
What is the maximum TNT SIM validity extension date that can be requested?
The extension of SIM validity for Foreign Nationals visiting as Tourists is granted until the date specified on their valid visa or approved visa extension.
Will TNT SIM validity extension apply to Non-Tourists?
SIM validity extension requests are exclusively applicable to registered Foreign Nationals visiting as Tourists. It is important to note that only SIMs registered to Foreign Nationals visiting as Tourists have a validity period of 30 days.
What will happen to the load of the Tourist SIM after the validity period of 30 days? Can a refund be processed? Can SIM reactivation be requested?
After the 30-day validity period, the load on the Tourist SIM will be forfeited, and the SIM will be deactivated. Unfortunately, refunds for the remaining balance cannot be processed. Furthermore, reactivation or reconnection of a deactivated Tourist SIM is not possible.
What will happen to my load if my SIM gets deactivated for not registering my TNT SIM?
All remaining balances will be forfeited once the SIM gets deactivated.
What should I do if my SIM gets stolen, broken or lost?
In case of stolen or lost SIM cards, it is necessary to promptly report the incident to your current telco provider. If your SIM card is damaged, you can visit any Smart Store to apply for a replacement SIM while retaining your existing number. Please be aware that the sale of stolen SIM cards is prohibited by law.
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