Smart partners with Valenzuela LGU, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela for SIM Registration rollout

Leading integrated telco network PLDT Inc's (PLDT) wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc (Smart) has partnered with the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela (PLV) and the local government of Valenzuela City in assisting their residents in registering their SIM cards.  

This SIM registration awareness drive, which covers 33 barangays in Valenzuela City, was organized by PLV's student organizations in coordination with the Valenzuela LGU as part of PLV's National Service Training Program (NSTP).

Under the initiative, PLV student volunteers spread information about the importance of SIM registration and assisted barangay residents in registering their Smart and TNT SIMs.

 

"We welcome projects like these with our partners in the community, as we work together to register the SIMs of as many Filipinos as we can, keeping our services available and accessible to all," said First Vice President and Group Head of Regional Customer Development for NCR Gia Palafox, adding that aside from equipping PLV's student-volunteers with information and know-how about SIM registration and training them in assisting their city mates during registration, Smart is also providing them WiFi devices with load for use during the SIM registration process.

 

"We are proud to be partnering with Valenzuela for this program, and we look forward to having more students as ambassadors for our SIM registration efforts in our communities," Palafox added.

 

This collaboration with PLV and the Valenzuela City LGU is among the many deployments of Smart’s assisted SIM registration services nationwide.

Smart has been rolling out assisted SIM Registration booths all over the Philippines in close collaboration with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT), the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the inter-agency committee on remote areas registration, other public telecommunications entities, and other partners.

 

New and existing Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers may also visit PLDT and Smart stores, or access Smart’s SIM registration portal through https://www.smart.com.ph/simreg; Postpaid users can simply text YES to 5858, while Enterprise customers can confirm their registration through their authorized representatives.

 

According to Republic Act (RA) 11934 or the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration Act, all SIM users have until April 26, 2023, to register their SIMs under their name, or risk deactivation of their SIM. The SIM Registration Act regulates the use of SIM cards to help curb the proliferation of text scams and other mobile phone-aided criminal activities. 

Smart, TNT assisted SIM registration continues at SM Cyberzone

Smart Communications has set up assisted booths at selected SM Cyberzone branches all over the Philippines to make SIM registration easier and more accessible for Smart and TNT users. The rollout of assisted SIM registration touchpoints began in January at SM Supermalls, and it has now expanded to include SM Cyberzone locations such as SM North Edsa, SM City Tuguegarao, SM City Cebu, and SM City General Santos.

According to Alex O. Caeg, PLDT and Smart SVP and Head of Consumer Sales Group, the company hopes to make SIM registration more convenient for subscribers, especially younger mobile users, through this initiative at SM Cyberzone. Mark Ramilo, Group Marketing Manager for Cyberzone, SM Supermalls, also expressed gratitude for the collaboration with Smart, which will help them better serve their customers.

All SIM users are mandated by Republic Act No. 11934 or the Subscriber Identity Module Registration Act to register their SIMs by April 26, 2023. To assist subscribers with this process, Smart has deployed booths offering assistance throughout the country in collaboration with government and private partners, as well as other public telecommunications entities (PTEs).

This initiative aims to help subscribers who may need assistance in registering their SIMs, especially senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and those using non-data phones. Both new and existing Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers can visit PLDT and Smart stores or access Smart’s SIM registration portal through https://simreg.smart.com.ph/. Postpaid users can simply text YES to 5858, while Enterprise customers can confirm their registration through their authorized representatives.

Register your Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi SIM now

Globe at Home is making it easy, hassle-free, and rewarding for Home Prepaid WiFi users to comply with the SIM Registration Act before the April 26 registration deadline to avoid deactivation and keep the best times going.

“We are calling on our Home Prepaid WiFi subscribers to register their SIM as soon as possible so they can enjoy uninterrupted home connection and the numerous promos and rewards exclusive to Globe At Home customers,” said Raymond Policarpio, Vice President of Globe At Home Brand Management.

The registration process is quick and convenient. Just follow these five simple steps.

 

● Download the GlobeOne app and create an account using your mobile number.

● Connect to your Home Prepaid WiFi device, enroll your account using the number in the modem box, and click "Register Your SIM Now."

● Fill out the form. Upload one valid government ID and a selfie.

● Enter the one-time password sent to your mobile number.

● Wait for the confirmation message and remember the registration reference code.

 

To ensure a smooth registration process, Globe advises its subscribers to have all the necessary information and documents ready. These include the following:

● Full name

● Birthday

● Sex

● Address

● Type of government ID presented

● ID number

● Government ID with photo

 

You will also need to declare that the information you provided is true and correct.

 

The SIM Card Registration Act is a necessary step to address the growing problem of fraud and cybercrime using unregistered SIMs.

 

So hurry and register your Home Prepaid WiFi SIM today via the GlobeOne app to avoid the deactivation of your SIM and help promote a safer and more secure digital environment for all. New subscribers, meanwhile, are encouraged to register their Home Prepaid WiFi SIM right away to avoid deactivation.

 

To learn more about the SIM Registration Act, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/help/sim-registration-act.

From seniors to not-so-techie, subscribers register their SIMs through Smart, cooperatives in Mindanao

Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), with its value brand TNTph, has teamed up with partner cooperatives in Mindanao to assist more subscribers with SIM card registration.  

Golden Friendship Eco-friendly Transport Cooperative (GOFETCO), Agdao Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Sta. Ana Multipurpose Cooperative (SAMULCO), and Metro Gensan Transport Cooperative were among the coops that joined the telco’s nationwide SIM registration campaign.

“Smart has made SIM registration convenient and easily accessible, assisting senior citizens and subscribers who are using phones without mobile data. They have also guided our members who have questions about SIM registration,” said Eric Castillon, Marketing Head of SAMULCO. 

 

Cooperative member Roselyn Erag shared, “My SIM is now more secure, thanks to Smart. We are grateful that they are assisting us here in SAMULCO.”

 

“We at Smart are doing the best we can to help everyone comply with the SIM Registration Law and ensure that no one gets left behind in our fight against SIM-, Internet-, and Electronic-enabled crimes. We are maximizing our partnership with the cooperatives to provide on-ground SIM Registration assistance to our subscribers in need,” said Grace Ruperto, Assistant Vice President, and Center Head for Customer Development Strategies and Support at Smart.

 

Smart’s SIM card registration drive is part of the company’s broader goal to protect more subscribers from SIM-, internet-, and electronic communication-aided crimes. SIM owners have until April 26, 2023, to register their SIMs before these will be deactivated.  

 

Subscribers are advised to register their SIMS to keep these active and to help fight against scammers and predators online. New and existing Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers may also visit PLDT and Smart stores and access Smart’s SIM registration portal through https://simreg.smart.com.ph/, while postpaid customers can simply text YES to 5858 to confirm their registration.

Globe deploys more SIM Registration Assistance Desks under new round of NTC-led effort

Mobile leader Globe continues to support the SIM registration assistance initiative of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), setting up booths in 46 areas across the country from February 28 to March 4, 2023.

Globe encourages those who have yet to comply with the government mandate to visit these nearby locations.  The schedule is as follows:

 

LUZON

 

Ifugao

●       February 28 - Lagawe (Municipal Compac)

●       March 1 - Banaue (Municipal Gym)

●       March 2 - Asipulo (Municipal Gym)

●       March 3 - Kiangan (Municipal Gym)

 

La Union

●       February 28 - Baguilin

●       March 1 - San Gabriel

●       March 2 - Tubao

●       March 3 - Balaoan

 

Cagayan

●       March 2 - Sta. Ana (Municipal Gym)

●       March 2 - Buguey (Municipal Gym)

●       March 3 - Gonzaga (People’s Gym)

●       March 3 - Aparri (Municipal Gym)

 

Zambales

●       March 2 - Iba (Barangay Amungan Covered Court)

●       Marso 3 - Candelaria (Municipal Covered Court)

 

Quezon

●       February 28 - Mulanay (Municipal Covered Court)

●       March 1 - Catanuan (Municipal Covered Court)

 

Palawan

●       March 1 - Puerto Princesa City (Napsan Barangay Hall)

●       March 2 - Puerto Princesa City (Sabang Wharf)

 

 

VISAYAS

 

Capiz

●       March 1 - Maayon (Civic Center)

●       March 2 - President Roxas (Civic Center)

●       March 3 - Panay (Civic Center)

 

Negros Occidental

●       March 1 - Bacolod City (DICT)

 

Negros Oriental

●       March 3 - Siaton (Barangay Sumaliring)

●       March 4 - Bayawan (Barangay Suba Covered Court)

 

Cebu

●       March 2 - Daanbantayan (Municipal Covered Court)

●       March 3 - Sogod (Municipal Covered Court)

 

Biliran

●       March 1 - Cabucgayan (Municipal Gym)

●       March 1 - Biliran (Municipal Gym)

●       March 2 - Almeria (Municipal Gym)

●       March 3 - Naval (Municipal Gym)

 

 

MINDANAO

 

Zamboanga del Sur

●       March 2 - San Pablo (Municipality)

●       March 3 - Zamboanga City (Barangay Vitali)

 

Zamboanga Del Norte

●       March 3 - Dapitan City (Barangay Covered Court)

 

Misamis Occidental

●       March 2 - Panaon (Municipal Tennis Court)

 

Misamis Oriental

●       March 2 - Kinoguitan (Barangay Poblacion Covered Court)

●       March 3 - Balingoan (Barangay Lapinig Covered Court)

 

Misamis Occidental

●       March 3 - Aloran (Municipal Gym, Barangay Poblacion)

 

Davao Del Sur

●       February 28 - Sta. Cruz (Old Municipal Gym)

●       March 2 - Hagonoy (Barangay Guihing Covered Court)

 

Sarangani

●       March 1 - Malungon (Municipal Gym)

●       March 2 - Glan (Municipal Gym)

●       March 2 - Alabel (Municipal Gym)

●       March 3 - Malandag (Municipal Gym)

 

Agusan Del Sur

●       March 2 - Prosperidad (Municipal Gym)

●       March 3 - San Francisco (Municipal Gym)

 

Surigao Del Sur

●       February 28 - Lingig (Municipal Gym)

 

Customers are requested to bring a phone with the SIM that they are registering together with the necessary information such as:

●       Full name

●       Date of birth

●       Sex

●       Address

●       Government ID with photo

 

"We remain committed to providing our customers with the best possible service. Whether they choose to register their SIM online or offline, we are here to support them every step of the way. We understand that some may face challenges with the registration process, particularly in remote areas, which is why we are providing on-ground assistance where it's needed most. Our goal is to ensure that every customer can easily register their SIM and stay connected with their loved ones,” said Cleo Santos, Head of Globe’s Channel Management Group.

 

Globe supported earlier rounds of NTC-led SIM registration, deploying assistance desks in over 90 areas. Last week, it launched its own National SIM Registration Week (NSRW), rolling out assistance desks in over 500 locations across the country from February 20, 2023, onwards. 

 

The company’s online SIM registration platform, https://new.globe.com.ph/simreg, and the GlobeOne app are also available 24/7 to make it more convenient for everyone to register their SIM cards. For postpaid subscribers, just text SIMREG to 8080 to confirm that details earlier submitted to Globe are updated.

All these efforts are part of Globe’s goal to reach out to all customers, especially senior citizens, disabled persons, pregnant women, users of basic phones, and those with no internet access so they can comply with the SIM Registration Act before the April 26, 2023 deadline.

 

The SIM Registration Act requires the registration of all SIMs as a major measure against the proliferation of criminal activity, including smishing and other mobile phone and online scams that have spread due to the anonymity allowed by the use of unregistered SIMs.

Globe urges all mobile users in the country to register their SIMs and support the campaign. For more information on the SIM registration process and how to register, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/register-sim-card.html.

Globe SIM registration via GlobeOne App now open

Globe customers can now register their SIMs through the GlobeOne app, another convenient and accessible option to comply with the SIM Registration Act.

By making SIM registration available on the app, Globe hopes to expand its reach to its subscribers and finish the registration of roughly 86.7 million SIM users under the Globe network by the April 26, 2023 deadline. As of February 22, Globe has logged over 14.47 million registrations.

“We have made the GlobeOne app available for SIM registration to provide an easy and convenient platform for our customers to register. Through the app, you can complete your registration in three easy steps! What’s more, you will also get to access exclusive offers, and the best deals and rewards available only on the app. We encourage our customers to plan and schedule their SIM registration as early as they can,” said Darius Delgado, Globe Consumer Mobile Business Head.

The GlobeOne app may be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. Subscribers must have all the necessary information and documents ready before starting the registration process.  These are the following:

 

●       Full name

●       Birthday

●       Sex

●       Address

●       Type of government ID presented and ID number

●       Valid government ID with photo   (file size only up to 4MB)

●       Selfie photo (file size only up to 4MB)

 

Once ready, you may register in three easy steps:

 

1. Tap ‘Register Your SIM’ when you open the GlobeOne app
2. Select the account you want to register or enter your number. Update your info.
3. Wait for the confirmation that you’re registered!

 

Customers are advised to take note of their registration number after successfully submitting their details.

 

Globe also reiterated its warning against dealing with individuals or parties offering their services to help with SIM registration as this may lead to fraud and identity theft. For instance, fraudsters may use your personal details to hack your bank accounts or e-wallets or create fake accounts with your name and photo for use in illicit activities.

 

“We strongly advise customers to only use official channels for SIM registration and not to share personal information with strangers or unverified sources. The GlobeOne app and our company's SIM registration website, https://new.globe.com.ph/simreg, are the only official channels our customers should register,” said Delgado.

 

Globe has also started rolling out assisted registration sites for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, users of basic or feature phones, and anyone in need of help to get their SIMs registered. This is to ensure that customers are able to register their SIMs in a timely and convenient manner regardless of their challenges or circumstances.

 

Globe encourages all customers to register their SIMs before the deadline of April 26, 2023, to avoid the risk of SIM deactivation.

 

To learn more about Globe and the SIM registration process, please visit https://www.globe.com.ph/

Septuagenarian benefits from ramped-up SIM registration efforts of Smart, TNT and NTC in Mindanao

Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and value mobile brand TNT continue to ramp up its SIM Registration efforts in Mindanao, to encourage more subscribers to register their SIMs. In collaboration with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), Smart and TNT have deployed registration booths in remote communities in the Davao Region, Northern Mindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula, Caraga, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

"Let's all help stop text scams and register our SIMs now!" encouraged NTC Region 10 Regional Director Ted Buenavista, calling on the public to do their part.

Seventy-year-old Delia Salvador of San Fernando, Bukidnon, a Smart subscriber for more than 20 years, recounted her SIM registration experience: “I am thankful for the efforts of Smart and the local government. I wouldn’t be able to register my SIM without this initiative because I don’t know how to do it myself,” she said.

 

Smart, TNT, and NTC have teamed up with the local government unit of Padada, Davao del Sur to bring the service closer to hinterland communities.

 

“We are grateful to NTC and Smart as this is a huge help to our constituents. We really hope that more people will heed our call to register their SIMs as this is for their own protection,” said Kris Aero Guerrero, representative of Padada Municipality. 

 

“Smart’s SIM card registration drive in remote areas is part of the company’s overarching goal to protect more subscribers from SIM-, internet-, and electronic communication-aided crimes,” said Cathy Yang, FVP & Group Head of Corporate Communications at PLDT & Smart. 

 

SIM owners have until April 26, 2023, to register their SIMs before these will be deactivated. Subscribers are advised to register their SIMS to keep these active and to help fight against scammers and predators online. New and existing Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers may also visit PLDT and Smart stores and access Smart’s SIM registration portal through smart.com.ph/simreg, while postpaid customers can simply text YES to 5858 to confirm their registration.

Be part of history and join Globe's National SIM Registration Week

Globe, the Philippines’ leader in mobile, on Monday, launched the first ever National SIM Registration Week (NSRW), rolling out assistance desks in over 500 locations across the country from February 20, 2023, onwards to make it easier for customers to register their SIM cards.

Globe Consumer Mobile Business Head Darius Delgado and Channel Management Group Head Cleo Santos spearheaded the launch together with National Telecommunications Commissioner Ella Blanca Lopez, Department of Information and Communications Technology Undersecretary Anna Mae Lamentillo, and Makati Mayor Abigail Binay at a Globe facility in Makati City.

 

The initiative is part of Globe’s goal to reach out to customers, especially senior citizens, PWDs, pregnant women, users of basic phones, and those with no internet access to get them compliant with the SIM Registration Act before the April 26, 2023 deadline.

"The National SIM Registration Week is a momentous initiative that will bring together Filipinos across the country to register their SIMs and move us closer to our goal of reducing spam and scam text messages, which is the intent of the SIM Registration Act. It's a historic moment for Globe as we endeavor to get closer to our customers through online channels and on-site booths. We encourage our customers to be part of this activity. Together, let’s keep the online space safe and secure," said Delgado.

Customers who complete SIM registration during National SIM Registration Week and those who register online are entitled to join an exclusive Globe raffle and win tickets to the highly-anticipated annual outdoor music and arts festival Wanderland and the Arctic Monkeys concert in March. The promo, open to all successful SIM registrants, is open until February 28, 2023.

 

In partnership with the Makati City local government unit, Globe is also offering Makatizens assisted registration services at the Makati City Hall open parking area from February 20 to 24, 2023.

 

Globe is undertaking multiple initiatives to reach its customers for SIM registration. With roughly 86.7 million SIMs under its network and only three months left to register, the Globe Group has tapped its affiliates, subsidiaries, and the full support of the #OneAyalaGroup to drive registrations.

 

Since January, Globe has deployed assisted registration hubs across 90 remote areas in support of government-led SIM registration assistance. It also partnered with Puregold in holding assisted registration in 30 strategically selected branches and provided assisted registration during the Sinulog festival in Cebu and the Dinagyang festival in Iloilo.

Globe is committed to make SIM registration simple and convenient, and it has implemented various measures to ensure that everyone can meet the April 26 deadline. Aside from the registration booths, Globe Prepaid and TM customers can also conveniently register via the GlobeOne app or by visiting new.globe.com.ph/simreg.

For Globe Postpaid and Platinum customers, meanwhile, completing SIM registration takes just one step. As soon as the customer receives the call to register SMS, simply text SIMREG to 8080 to confirm that details earlier submitted to Globe during the postpaid plan application are updated.

The SIM Registration Act requires the registration of all SIMs as a major measure against the proliferation of criminal activity, including smishing and other mobile phone and online scams that have spread due to the anonymity of unregistered SIMs.

 

Globe urges Filipino mobile users to register their SIMs and support the campaign to beat spam, scam text messages, and cybercrime. For more information on the SIM registration process and how to register, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/help/sim-registration-act.html.

Smart, TNT set up assisted SIM registration sites at Robinsons Malls

Shoppers now have another convenient way to register their SIM cards as Robinsons Malls opens assisted SIM registration booths for subscribers of Smart Communications and TNT.

Smart and TNT's assisted SIM registration services are ongoing from Feb. 14-28 at the Lingkod Pinoy Centers of the following malls: Robinsons Novaliches, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Manila, and Robinsons Metro East in Metro Manila; Robinsons Galleria South, Robinsons Starmills, Robinsons Lipa, and Robinsons Dasmarinas in Luzon; and Robinsons Bacolod, Robinsons Iloilo, Robinsons Dumaguete, and Robinsons Butuan in Visayas and Mindanao.

"We are happy to partner with Robinsons Malls to make SIM registration easier for our customers, especially for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, those using non-data phones, and other mobile users who may need help in registering their SIMs. We encourage our subscribers to register now so we can help prevent phone scams and fraud and fight online predators," said PLDT and Smart SVP and head of the Consumer Sales Group Alex O. Caeg.

"Robinsons Malls has always been at the forefront of providing the best access to relevant services. This partnership with Smart strengthens our commitment by making the SIM registration service more convenient and safe for all our customers. It also allows us to jointly support the government’s efforts to accelerate registration and protect mobile phone users,” said Robinsons Malls VP for Operations, Marketing, and Business Development Joel Lumanlan.

 

This collaboration with Robinsons Malls is among the many deployments of Smart’s assisted SIM registration services nationwide.

Smart has been rolling out assisted SIM Registration booths all over the Philippines in close collaboration with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT), the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the inter-agency committee on remote areas registration, other public telecommunications entities, and other partners.

New and existing Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers may also visit PLDT and Smart stores, or access Smart’s SIM registration portal through https://www.smart.com.ph/simreg Postpaid users can simply text YES to 5858, while Enterprise customers can confirm their registration through their authorized representatives.

 

According to Republic Act (RA) 11934 or the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration Act, all SIM users have until April 26, 2023, to register their SIMs under their name, or risk deactivation of their SIM. The SIM Registration Act regulates the use of SIM cards to help curb the proliferation of text scams and other mobile phone-aided criminal activities.