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Do’s and Don’ts When Taking and Uploading Photos for SIM Reg

Current Events by pmbautista July 21, 2023

SIM registration requires subscribers to submit two photos: a selfie and a government ID photo. Follow these do’s and don’ts to ensure a problem-free registration. FOR SELFIE PHOTO DO face the camera Look straight at the camera, have your chin slightly up,…

Smart Launches the Philippines’ First Prepaid eSIM

Current Events by pmbautista July 11, 2023

Smart Communications, Inc. is ushering in a new era of convenience and flexibility for mobile users as it unveils the new Smart Prepaid embedded SIM or eSIM, the Philippines’ first prepaid eSIM. The digital version of the physical SIM card, the eSIM…

How to Ensure a Hassle-Free SIM Registration Process

Current Events by pmbautista June 27, 2023

Registering your Smart prepaid SIM is generally fast, smooth, and hassle-free--as long as you come prepared. Below is a checklist of everything you would need in order to register your SIM: Your Internet Device You can use a phone, tablet, or computer…

Did You Know That SIM Reg Has Perks Other Than Continued Service?

Current Events by pmbautista June 20, 2023

Republic Act No. 11934, otherwise known as the SIM Registration Act, requires all SIM cards to be registered before the deadline set by the government. Have you registered yours yet? Registering your SIM card ensures that your mobile service won’t get disconnected…

Are Tourists & Foreign Nationals Required to Register Their SIM?

Current Events by pmbautista May 12, 2023

Republic Act No. 11934, or the SIM Registration Act, was enacted last year. The new mandate of registering all SIM cards—whether prepaid, postpaid, or broadband—was implemented to lessen fraudulent and criminal activities that rely heavily on SIMs. Some of these are phishing,…

Smart Empowers SIM-Registered Subscribers with Exclusive Offers via the GigaLife App

Current Events by pmbautista April 26, 2023

Smart Prepaid subscribers have more reason to register their SIM as the mobile services provider has rolled out value-packed offers exclusively available to SIM-registered users. Among these exclusive offers are Power All 50, which comes with 5 GB for all sites and…

Here’s What’s Going to Happen If You Fail to Register Your SIM Before the Deadline

Current Events by pmbautista April 25, 2023

By now, you’ve probably heard of Republic Act No. 11934, also known as the SIM Registration Act. Aimed at preventing fraudulent and criminal activities, the law requires all Filipino citizens, tourists, and foreign nationals in the country to register their SIM cards…

Smart Ramps Up SIM Registration Drive with ‘Mag-SIM Reg Para Hindi SIM Dead’ Campaign

Current Events by pmbautista April 5, 2023

As the April 26 deadline for SIM Registration draws closer, Smart has intensified its call for customers to register their SIMs to help prevent text scams and mobile phone-aided criminal activities. Through its ‘Mag-SIM Reg para hindi SIM Dead’ campaign, Smart reminds…

Find Out How ECHO Broke the Code of Blacklist International at the M4 World Championships

Current Events by pmbautista January 19, 2023

ECHO ended the dynasty of Blacklist International, breaking the almost adamantine code and triumphantly taking home the title of the best Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Team in the world last January 15 in Jakarta, Indonesia. In a clean 4-0 sweep in a…

What Happens if You Fail to Register Your Smart SIM?

Current Events by pmbautista January 19, 2023

Since the telcos launched their SIM Registration platforms last December 27, over 20.4 million Filipinos have registered their SIMs, with Smart subscribers taking the lead with 10.3 million registrants as of January 16. According to the Department of Information and Communications Technology…