11934 or the SIM Registration Act. New SIM cards will be sold in “deactivated mode” by the said date. Foreigners with other types of visas can acquire SIM cards without the 30-day validity period. Telco giant PLDT Inc.’s Smart Communications said more details on its SIM registration portal will be released in the next few weeks. “We are ready to roll out our SIM Registration processes after months of preparations, which have included, among others, studying best global practices and technology solutions from other countries that have already implemented SIM registration,” Smart vice president and regulatory head Roy Ibay said in a statement.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 13, 2022 09:09 UTC