Nationwide guide
SIM Registration Philippines: Official Links, Requirements and Steps
A safety-first guide to registering a Philippine physical SIM or eSIM with Globe, TM, Smart, TNT, DITO or GOMO—using only the network’s official platform.
Republic Act No. 11934 requires a Philippine SIM to be registered with its issuing network before activation. Registration is free. There is no single government registration portal: choose your carrier below, verify its domain or app publisher, and submit your details only there.
Official SIM registration routes by network
Start from an official carrier domain or the verified app-store listing. A third-party site can explain the process, but it must never imitate the registration form or receive your identity documents.
| Network | Official route | Our step-by-step guide |
|---|---|---|
| Globe and TM | simreg.globe.com.ph or the GlobeOne app | Globe guide · TM guide |
| Smart and TNT | smart.com.ph/simreg, which may route to Smart’s registration portal | Smart guide · TNT guide |
| DITO | DITO app and dito.ph/sim-registration | DITO guide |
| GOMO | Official GOMO PH app published by Globe Telecom, Inc. | GOMO app guide |
Check the address before continuing. Globe uses a globe.com.ph subdomain, Smart and TNT use smart.com.ph, DITO uses dito.ph, and Philippine GOMO registration is app-led. Do not enter an OTP or upload an ID on a lookalike domain.
What the current SIM-registration rule means
The SIM Registration Act covers prepaid and postpaid subscriptions, physical SIM cards, eSIMs and other electronic equivalents used in phones, computers, modems and similar devices. A new SIM is issued in a deactivated state and becomes eligible for service only after the carrier accepts its registration.
- The carrier collects the record. NTC does not operate one consumer registration form, and this website does not process registrations.
- Registration is free. A shop may sell the SIM or another service, but it should not charge a SIM-registration processing fee.
- Each SIM needs an accurate record. The law does not set a numeric limit on how many SIMs one person can own.
- eSIMs are included. A local Philippine eSIM is not exempt simply because it has no plastic card.
- Registration and prepaid validity are separate. A registered prepaid line can still expire under the carrier’s inactivity rules.
- Changes must be reported. Loss, death of the registered user, ownership changes and inaccurate personal details require the serving carrier’s authorized process.
The 2023 deadline is history—not a new deadline
The nationwide transition deadline for SIMs already in use ended in July 2023. Today, a newly purchased SIM must be registered before it can be activated. If an older number was deactivated during that transition, ask its carrier whether recovery remains possible; do not rely on articles that repeat the old five-day grace period as a permanent rule.
SIM-registration requirements
The exact form and ID menu differ by network. Enter information exactly as it appears on the chosen identification document, and let the carrier’s live form—not a blog list—decide which document format it can currently validate.
| Registrant | Confirmed core requirements |
|---|---|
| Filipino adult | Full name, date of birth, sex, address, assigned mobile number/SIM details, declaration of accuracy and a carrier-accepted government-issued photo ID or similar document. |
| Minor | The parent or legal guardian registers the SIM under that adult’s name, with consent and identification. See the minor and guardian guide. |
| Foreign tourist | Passport, proof of Philippine address and return/onward ticket, plus the required personal and travel details. Tourist registrations are temporarily valid for 30 days. |
| Other foreign national | Passport and Philippine address plus the documents applicable to the person’s status, such as an ACR I-Card, Alien Employment Permit or school registration/ID. |
| Company or other juridical entity | Registration certificate and authorized-representative documents, including a board resolution for a corporation or special power of attorney where applicable. |
| Owner of several SIMs | Register each SIM accurately. RA 11934 does not create a numeric ownership cap. |
Examples of IDs named in the law
RA 11934 lists passports, the Philippine Identification/National ID, SSS ID, GSIS e-Card, driver’s license, NBI or police clearance, firearms-license ID, PRC ID, IBP ID, OWWA ID, BIR ID, voter’s ID, Senior Citizen card, UMID, PWD card and other valid government-issued photo identification.
How to register a Philippine SIM
Identify the serving network
Confirm whether the SIM belongs to Globe, TM, Smart, TNT, DITO or GOMO. A ported number may not match its original prefix, so use the current carrier—not a prefix guess.
Open the verified carrier platform
Use the official table above. Read the displayed destination domain before selecting a registration button, and verify the publisher before installing an app.
Insert or enable the SIM
Make sure the phone, eSIM or modem can connect to the serving network and receive the carrier’s verification message. For Home WiFi, the OTP may appear in the modem’s SMS inbox.
Enter the assigned mobile number
Follow the format shown by the carrier. Some forms display +63 and expect the remaining 10 digits; others explain the format beside the field.
Complete OTP verification
Enter the one-time code before the on-screen timer expires. Never give the code to a seller, social-media account or guide website.
Choose the correct registrant type
Select the accurate path for a Filipino individual, a minor through a guardian, a foreign tourist, another foreign national or an organization. Do not choose a false category merely to move past the form.
Enter personal and address details
Match the spelling, name order, birth date and other fields to the submitted document. Review any text filled automatically by optical character recognition.
Provide the requested identity evidence
Select an ID offered in the live form. Capture the complete document in even light and complete any selfie or live face-verification step required by that network.
Review the declaration and privacy notice
Correct mistakes before accepting the declaration. False or fictitious registration information can carry penalties under RA 11934.
Submit and retain proof
Save the reference or control number, confirmation screen, email or SMS supplied by the carrier. Do not treat a frozen page or generic error as successful registration.
Verify the result
Use the carrier’s official app, portal prompt, confirmation or support channel before assuming the SIM is ready.
How to check whether a SIM is registered
There is no reliable universal status SMS keyword. Use the network’s current method:
- Globe/TM: check GlobeOne or the registered-user/edit-details route on the official Globe portal.
- Smart/TNT: enter the number through Smart’s official registration route. Smart’s current status guidance says a registered prepaid, Smart Bro Prepaid or Home WiFi number receives an already-registered prompt. Keep the Control Number for support.
- DITO: inspect the registered account in the DITO app and use the DITO Help Center if the result is unclear.
- GOMO: retain the confirmation in GOMO PH and use in-app support for an unclear account status.
See the detailed all-network status guide for safe, carrier-specific checks.
Common registration problems and safe fixes
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| OTP not received | Confirm the number and signal, check the phone or modem inbox, wait for the portal’s resend control and avoid requesting codes repeatedly. Use official support if none arrives. |
| OTP expired | Request a fresh code in the same official platform. Do not reuse or share an older code. |
| ID rejected | Use a current ID listed in the live form. Retake the complete document without glare or cropped edges, and match the form to the ID. |
| Details do not match | Correct spelling, name order, birth date and ID number. Ask the carrier how to update the underlying record if the document itself changed. |
| Selfie or liveness failed | Allow camera access, clean the lens, remove filters, use even front lighting and follow the carrier’s positioning prompts. |
| Portal or app will not load | Recheck the official URL or publisher, update and reopen the app/browser, try a stable connection and consult the carrier’s support channel for an outage. |
| Already registered | Use the carrier’s official status/edit route and investigate the ownership record. Do not create a duplicate submission on another site. |
| Submitted, no confirmation | Keep the reference screen, check the app or portal status and contact official support. An unfinished screen is not proof of registration. |
| Registered, no service | Restart the device, verify registration, check ordinary account/SIM validity and device settings, then ask the carrier to separate activation, network and account faults. |
| Modem cannot receive OTP | Connect to the device and open its SMS inbox or dashboard according to its manual. See our Home WiFi guides for Globe, Smart Bro and PLDT Home. |
For deeper recovery steps, use the registration-error guide, OTP troubleshooting and ID/selfie error guide.
After registration: updates, loss and ownership
- Report inaccurate or changed details through the carrier’s authorized process.
- Report a lost or stolen SIM promptly so the carrier can bar or replace it.
- Family or a lawful representative should notify the carrier when the registered user dies.
- Do not sell a SIM as a ready-to-use pre-registered number.
- Follow the carrier’s formal process before transferring ownership.
- For a ported number, follow the receiving network’s current identity and registration steps.
Start with our guides to update details, transfer ownership, handle a lost or damaged SIM, and distinguish a deactivated line from an expired prepaid SIM.
Privacy and fake-portal protection
RA 11934 requires carriers to maintain and protect their own SIM registers, subject to the law’s limited disclosure provisions. The National Privacy Commission also warns against registering SIMs for resale because the named subscriber can be exposed to misuse and investigation.
- Open the carrier platform from a saved official link, not a social-media reply.
- Read the destination domain before entering a mobile number.
- Never send an OTP, ID photo or selfie to a seller or “assistant.”
- Keep confirmation details private; they may be needed for account support.
- Leave immediately if a third-party page imitates a carrier registration form.
Read the complete official-links and phishing checklist and our data and privacy explainer.
Frequently asked questions
Is SIM registration still required in 2026?
Yes. RA 11934 requires registration before a Philippine SIM can be activated. The 2023 deadline applied to SIMs that were already in circulation; it did not end registration for new SIMs.
Is SIM registration free?
Yes. The law requires the registration process to be provided at no cost to the end user.
Is there one official Philippine registration website?
No. Each carrier provides its own platform. Use the verified Globe/TM, Smart/TNT, DITO or GOMO route shown above.
Can an adult register without a government ID?
An adult generally needs a carrier-accepted government-issued photo ID or similar supported document. Check the current form instead of using an unofficial workaround.
Can I use a Digital National ID or ePhilID?
Some carriers explicitly support physical, digital or paper National ID formats, but automated acceptance differs. Use the format listed by the selected carrier or contact support when validation fails.
Can one person register several SIMs?
Yes. Register each one accurately. RA 11934 does not state a numeric ownership limit.
Do eSIMs need registration?
Yes. RA 11934 expressly includes eSIMs and other electronic SIM variations.
How does a minor register?
The SIM is registered under the parent or legal guardian, who supplies consent and the required identification.
How does a foreign tourist register?
A tourist needs a passport, proof of Philippine address and a return or onward ticket. The tourist registration is temporarily valid for 30 days.
Can an old deadline-deactivated number still be recovered?
Ask the carrier. Do not assume an old transition-period grace rule still applies or that the number remains recoverable.
Does registration prevent prepaid expiration?
No. Registration establishes the subscriber’s identity; ordinary prepaid validity and inactivity rules still apply.
Can I sell or transfer a registered SIM?
Only after complying with the carrier’s registration and ownership-change requirements. Selling or transferring a registered SIM without the required process is prohibited.
Primary sources
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