PSA partners with Smart for a National ID-authenticated SIM Registration

Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), the wireless arm of PLDT Inc., has become the first mobile operator in the Philippines to integrate the Philippine Statistics Authority’s (PSA) National ID Authentication Services (NIDAS) into its SIM Registration process, streamlining identity verification for Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers.

Through the PSA’s National ID eVerify platform, Smart can authenticate subscriber information against the National ID registry, helping improve the integrity of subscriber records.

The integration supports Republic Act No. 11934, or the SIM Registration Act, which promotes accountability in mobile communications and seeks to deter scams, fraud, and other unlawful activities involving SIM misuse.

“By integrating the National ID Authentication Services into our SIM Registration process, we aim to make registration simpler for our customers while strengthening safeguards against identity fraud. This partnership reflects our commitment to leveraging digital innovation for safer and more seamless mobile experiences for Filipinos,” said Menardo G. Jimenez, Jr., Chief Operating Officer of PLDT Inc.

Simplifying SIM Registration

The PSA’s NIDAS enables authorized institutions to verify identities through the National ID system. With the integration now live, Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers only need to input their names and take a live selfie on Smart’s SIM Registration portal at https://simreg.smart.com.ph to verify their identity, significantly reducing the process from three minutes to within one minute.

“Reliable identity verification is key to making our SIM Registration more efficient. By enabling authentication against the National ID registry, we are significantly enhancing the registration journey while upholding the security and privacy of subscribers’ information,” said Lloyd R. Manaloto, officer-in-charge of Smart.

Advancing secure digital services

Established under Republic Act No. 11055, or the Philippine Identification System Act, the national identification infrastructure supports identity verification across various services.

The PSA continues to expand NIDAS adoption among private-sector institutions, demonstrating how trusted digital identity verification can help simplify customer onboarding and help prevent identity misuse.

“The National ID is more than a document we carry, or a number assigned to us. Its real value lies in the trust it builds and the opportunities it helps create. Let us continue building a future where every Filipino can use their National ID with confidence and benefit from a more secure and accessible digital environment,” said PSA Assistant Secretary Rosalinda P. Bautista, Deputy National Statistician of the PhilSys Registry Office, on behalf of Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa, PhD, National Statistician and Civil Registrar General.

Smart’s partnership with PSA underscores its commitment to tapping the latest innovations and strategic partnerships to deliver world-class mobile experiences for Filipinos.