DITO SIM Registration Guide: Step-by-step Tutorial

Now that the Republic Act No. 11934 or the SIM Registration Act is in full effect, you can start registering your DITO SIM Card to comply with the law. Here is how to register your SIM Card if you are a DITO Telecommunity user.

Related: How to Register SMART, TNT SIM Card Online

About the SIM Registration Act of 2022

The Republic Act No. 11934, also known as the SIM Registration Act of 2022, was enacted into law by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to safeguard the public from SIM, Internet, or electronic communication-aided crimes, terrorism, scams, and fraud. It requires all new subscribers to register their SIM card prior to activation, and for existing subscribers to avoid deactivation. The deadline for users to register their SIM cards is on April 26, 2023, 180 days after the law becomes effective. A maximum of 120 days may be added to the registration. Sim cards that aren’t registered will have their functionality deactivated. The deactivated sim can only be reactivated after registration, and it must be done no later than five days following the automatic deactivation.

Related: Globe SIM Card Registration Guide

How to Register DITO SIM Card (Prepaid)

New DITO users can register using an SMS link given after inserting the SIM card into their DITO-compatible handset. Existing subscribers, on the other hand, must register through the DITO App. To register as an existing subscriber, please follow the guide below:

1. Launch the DITO App on your Android or iOS device. Tap the Register Here banner to start the registration process.

Access DITO App

2. Fill in the boxes with all essential information. Because the OTP has a timer, make sure to generate it after supplying all of the other required information. If needed, use the drop-down menu buttons. Upload a clear copy of your valid ID, as well as a photo of yourself carrying that ID. Make sure to upload them in jpg or pdf format.

provide pertinent information

3. Tick the box to declare that all the information provided and the documents uploaded are true and correct in compliance with the requirements of RA 11934. To agree to DITO’s Data Privacy Statement, tick the other box. Tap the submit button to finish the registration process.

4. Your DITO SIM card registration is now complete. Please take a photo or take a screenshot of the “thank you” page and take note of the SIM Registration Number. This will serve as your certificate of registration.

Take note of registration number

Subscribers will get a bonus 2GB all-access data for every successful registration. The bonus data will be credited in 24 – 48 hours upon registration.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Here are the most asked questions about DITO SIM Registration.


Q: Can I register more than one SIM?

A: Yes. you can register multiple SIM cards under one (1) name.


Q: How to register if a user is a minor?

Section 7 of the IRR says that for minor end-users, the SIM must be registered in the name of the minor’s parent or guardian, and ALL of the following must be presented. 1) A valid ID from the minor’s parent or guardian; and 2) Consent from the minor’s parent or guardian to register the SIM.


Q: How long do SIM card holders have to register their SIM cards?

A: Existing mobile phone and broadband customers have until April 26, 2023, to register their SIM cards with their respective operators. The registration time may be extended for 120 days by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), though this has yet to be confirmed.


Q: Is SIM registration free?

A: Yes, the DITO SIM registration is free.


Q: What information is needed to register SIM cards?

A: Please prepare the necessary information before registering your SIM:

  • Full name
  • Date of Birth
  • Sex
  • Address
  • Type of government ID presented + ID number
  • Government ID with photo
  • A declaration that the information presented is true and correct

Please prepare the following if you are registering your company:

  • SEC Certificate of Registration or DTI Registration
  • Board Resolution designating the authorized representative
  • In the case of other juridical entities, a Special Power of Attorney.

Q: What ID cards will be accepted for SIM registration?

A: The following official ID cards will be acceptable for registering SIM cards:


Q: I’m a foreigner in the Philippines. Is it necessary for me to register my Philippine SIM?

A: Yes.

If you are a foreigner traveling as a tourist, your registered SIM will only be valid for 30 days and will be deactivated immediately when the SIM expires. In order to register, please ensure you have these requirements:

  • Passport (i.e., copy of the bio-page and pages where the current visa is stamped or shown)
  • Proof of address in the Philippines (booking in a hotel or other type of accommodation, or in the absence thereof, an affidavit/letter from the owner of the house or residence where such foreign national will stay)
  • Return ticket to country of origin or to another country indicating date and time of departure from the Philippines

If you are a foreign national with another type of visa, please present:

  • Passport (i.e., copy of the bio-page and pages where the current visa is stamped or shown) indicating passport number, full name, and nationality
  • Proof of address in the Philippines (booking in a hotel or other type of accommodation, or in the absence thereof, an affidavit/letter from the owner of the house or residence where such foreign national will stay)
  • Other pertinent documents, whichever is applicable:
    • Alien Certificate of Registration Identification Card (ACRI-Card) from the Bureau of Immigration or other types of official ID issued by any other visa-issuing agency
    • Alien Employment Permit from the Department of Labor and Employment or School registration and ID for students
    • For Persons of Concern or POCs, the type of travel or admission document validly issued by the Philippine Department of Justice

Q: What happens if I don’t register my SIM card by the deadline?

If you do not register your SIM card before the deadline, it will be permanently terminated. When you deactivate your SIM card, you will no longer be able to utilize your texting, calling, data, and other mobile services.


Q: What should I do if I lose my phone or device with my registered SIM?

A: If you lose your device with your registered SIM, contact DITO and provide your name, address, date of birth, and mobile number. You can contact them on their social media accounts.

Your prepaid SIM will be permanently deactivated for your protection, and you will receive a new SIM with the same mobile number.


Q: What if I provide false information and a fake ID during registration?

A: Individuals who provided fraudulent information or fake IDs during the registration process will face a six-month to a two-year prison sentence and a P300,000 fine.

 

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Ruel talanquines
Ruel talanquines
1 year ago

Ano klase sestema merun sa DITO Ang Dami mga explanation sa registration Wala Naman link ka Makita para mg register