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DICT discussing possible extension of SIM registration
DICT discussing possible extension of SIM registration
ABS-CBN News
Published Apr 12, 2023 12:59 PM PHT
MANILA - An official of the agency tasked to implement the SIM Registration Act on Wednesday said they are already discussing a possible extension of its deadline as registration figures remain low.
MANILA - An official of the agency tasked to implement the SIM Registration Act on Wednesday said they are already discussing a possible extension of its deadline as registration figures remain low.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology said only 38.8 percent of the 168.9 million SIMs in the country have so far been registered, based on the latest figures from the National Telecommunications Commission.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology said only 38.8 percent of the 168.9 million SIMs in the country have so far been registered, based on the latest figures from the National Telecommunications Commission.
Telco subscribers have only until April 26 to register their SIMs or risk deactivation.
Telco subscribers have only until April 26 to register their SIMs or risk deactivation.
“Wala pang policy kung mag-eextend. Pinag-uusapan sa ngayon, and we are mindful of the April 26 deadline vis-à-vis the very low adoption, or registration statistics,” said DICT Assistant Secretary Jeffrey Ian Dy.
“Wala pang policy kung mag-eextend. Pinag-uusapan sa ngayon, and we are mindful of the April 26 deadline vis-à-vis the very low adoption, or registration statistics,” said DICT Assistant Secretary Jeffrey Ian Dy.
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Telcos and government agencies are already studying how to make the process of SIM registration easier, Dy said.
Telcos and government agencies are already studying how to make the process of SIM registration easier, Dy said.
“Sa postpaid kasi madali. You just send a keyword to a number. Reply to their text lang. Maybe they have to try to also make it simpler, also for people na nasa prepaid na mag-register,” Dy noted.
“Sa postpaid kasi madali. You just send a keyword to a number. Reply to their text lang. Maybe they have to try to also make it simpler, also for people na nasa prepaid na mag-register,” Dy noted.
Telcos have said that many subscribers are unable to register their SIMs as they lack valid government IDs.
Telcos have said that many subscribers are unable to register their SIMs as they lack valid government IDs.
“The e-government department ng DICT… is also developing a system which we can offer to telecommunications providers na mayroon na siyang parang KYC or know your customer, so it becomes easier for you to know your SIM card… at least kung naka-smart phone ka mas madali,” dagdag niya.
“The e-government department ng DICT… is also developing a system which we can offer to telecommunications providers na mayroon na siyang parang KYC or know your customer, so it becomes easier for you to know your SIM card… at least kung naka-smart phone ka mas madali,” dagdag niya.
The DICT meanwhile continued to appeal to the public to register their SIMs, saying this will help curb text scams.
The DICT meanwhile continued to appeal to the public to register their SIMs, saying this will help curb text scams.
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“SIM card registration, though, not necessarily preventive, is a deterrent sa cybercrime, specifically sa phishing and scam, because it will help us attribute scammers and phishers,” he said.
“SIM card registration, though, not necessarily preventive, is a deterrent sa cybercrime, specifically sa phishing and scam, because it will help us attribute scammers and phishers,” he said.
Both Globe and Smart have already appealed to the government to extend the deadline for SIM registration.
Both Globe and Smart have already appealed to the government to extend the deadline for SIM registration.
Dy however said he is personally not in favor of a 120-day extension.
Dy however said he is personally not in favor of a 120-day extension.
“Ako, personally, hindi ‘to DICT, I wouldn’t want 120 days (extension), kasi magiging complacent na naman ‘yung mga tao,” he said.
“Ako, personally, hindi ‘to DICT, I wouldn’t want 120 days (extension), kasi magiging complacent na naman ‘yung mga tao,” he said.
- Report from Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News
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