Mandatory SIM Card Registration Requirement

Mandatory SIM Card Registration Requirement - Philippines

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@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

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@chinaberg Жыл бұрын

Government overreach!

@juancarlosvaldes4538 Жыл бұрын

Hello Henry and it seems all the time, that the Philippines Government takes 1 step forward and 3 steps back on everything they do. Glad I'm going to Thailand soon in April and won't be dealing with the Philippines! Stay safe and hope your family and Vi are safe!

@noneNone-mw1px Жыл бұрын

Getting worse by and by in the Philippines

@dawienatral7083 Жыл бұрын

Has anyone know the cost of this Registration? SURE it's not free

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

to register a SIM card is free. no charge.

@captainVietnam137 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Russia. It's the same SIM registration law here. And it's ok, because SIMs are being using by lots of scammers

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

the only 2 ways i see around this are; use a roaming phone plan from your home country. (like Tmobile roaming, Google Pixel global plan, etc.) or.. don't have a SIM card in the PH. just use whatever wifi signal is available to message using an app. but you won't have a wifi signal everywhere you go. only at home or where it's available in a resto or airport.

@greggyp647 Жыл бұрын

I have a phone from the Philippines I bought prepandemic and I plan to return within a year. How about on return to the PH I register my US phone and roaming plan and just buy load for my existing PH phone? Would that work??? I get to keep the old number and skip the hassle. Thanks for the update!!!

@plumbingdude Жыл бұрын

Just use FB messenger and dont give out your number. You can have more than one account like one no picture and no info.

@riderretired5258 Жыл бұрын

The problem with that idea is they are not concerned with the phone. They control the activation/deactivation of the sin card. So even if you are bringing your phone with the existing sim card, if that sim card is not registered by that April date, it will get deactivated regardless. I also heard that tourist with ACR cards may also get put in exempt status which would take care of the long term tourist folks, because to stay long term, you must get ACR card. Does not apply to SRRV as they are exempt from ACR cards.

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

what matters is the SIM card, not the phone it is in. the SIM is either a PH carrier, or a foreign carrier. PH only has the ability to deactivate a Globe or PLDT carrier SIM.

@hdcordes6299 Жыл бұрын

I realize that even locals will have to register but getting your Filipina to do it cuts out the whole 30 day problem. If you don't have anyone, I see Sari-Sari stores registering them for you for a few pesos. Hell, I see Sari-Sari stores selling pre-registered SIMs for a slightly higher price. Regardless, the rules will change 27 times before this is over. No foreigner staying any length of time is going to register a Sim every 30 days. Especially if they have to produce an onward ticket, change their number, deal with the havoc that causes using banking/ grab apps etc. They will simply do what every Filipino without ID will do and have someone else register it for them. Hell, if anything all they have done is created a market for registered SIMs that do not deactivate after 30 days.

@mountainbiker6098 Жыл бұрын

All about control and tracking

@juliuscaeser4547 Жыл бұрын

Why is the Philippines becoming so complicated?

@BrMark-cu9ih Жыл бұрын

The last few minutes is the key point it seems. The many scams really hurt many Filipinos, who can least afford it.

@dreamrestore213 Жыл бұрын

Doesn't mean everyone has to give up freedoms.... This is a terrible move for whatever the reason

@rctom1 Жыл бұрын

Thank´s for Info Reeckay. In former times all was so easy. No complain but fact is still spending holiday in Thailand.

@JJ38255 Жыл бұрын

Having to get a new SIM card every 30 days sounds crazy. There's so many guys living over there on tourist visas that keep extending for 3 years. So they're going to have to get a new SIM card and transfer all their phone numbers, etc . What a hassle.

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

the 'rumor' is that the SIM would continue to be activated beyond 30-days with a tourist visa extension. still no official source on that, just a rumor at this point.

@JJ38255 Жыл бұрын

@@Lifebeyondthesea Ok, hopefully that goes through. That would make more sense. Thanks

@JamesBondEsq. Жыл бұрын

@JJ All a part of the adventure, my friend. "It's more fun in the Philippines! 😂

@jamesgough1887 9 ай бұрын

Good video. It helps to understand the reasoning.

@Lifebeyondthesea 9 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

@dawienatral7083 Жыл бұрын

wow over the top ,BIG BROTHER

@rocketranger1000 Жыл бұрын

I remember the "no call list" in the US a few years ago. How did that turn out? This will go the same way.

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

the thing is, anyone who is up to no good (scammers), will just register it with a fake name, fake address unless registration means uploading a copy of ID. which produces a new problem for so many filipinos who don't have proper ID. and then there is the SIM card in the prepaid routers, registering those or else they get deactivated in april/2023.

@lavonyoung2366 Жыл бұрын

New SIM ever 30 days is not a big expense it's just a big hassle. Luckily for me just got my SRRV.

@Ron-oe7hg Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info bro. Lol how did you know I needed this. I was gonna go with Globe. What's your opinion of them?

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

personally, i started out with PLDT back in 2012. but months later i switched to Globe and been using them ever since. they seem to have a wider network.

@Ron-oe7hg Жыл бұрын

@@Lifebeyondthesea thanks bro. I'll be leaving for Cebu around valentine's day. If you're in the area, let's have lunch.

@karlnyccebu70 Жыл бұрын

Being a Balikbayan I am hoping it’s a one time registration for me. I spend 6 months here and 6 there every year and need my sim available for Philippine banking verification code. Someone holds my SIM card just for this as I am back in states. I could imagine the hassle with Metro Bank having to change my # every month.

@mariodiaz4694 Жыл бұрын

Open an account in the Philippines get the apps of WU send money to that account in the Philippines with your debit card $2.99 er transaction fee up to $999.00 remittance it will be there same day

@thomasmoncho4325 Жыл бұрын

Hello Reekay…. I am only using my Netherlands SIM card here in the Philippines. Does it have to be registered too? Sorry for the stupid question 🥸

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

this seems to only apply to SIM cards by PH telcos (Globe and PLDT, and subsidiaries). so it would seem, no need to register a phone sim from your home country which is not running on a PH network.

@thomasmoncho4325 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Reekay!!!!!

@thaimaxcan Жыл бұрын

I guess when you go to extend your visa after your initial arrival, you go to your phone cie to tell them and kerp your number.

@marktimberlake248 Жыл бұрын

So this also applies to those who live here already? I've been here for five years. I have an SRRV.

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

yes. everyone has to register. if you have an SRRV, it means your SIM won't deactivate after 30-days. but still have to register.

@tomm.6265 Жыл бұрын

One of the many reasons I left the Philippines and went to Thailand

@michaelholmes9153 Жыл бұрын

Does this affect Smart numbers? Probably, but I assume I will have to register my number as soon as I get back to Cebu in February. Frustrating yes, but to use my Canada number as roaming, forget it. Worst case is just relying on WiFi only thus rendering your number useless.

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

smart, sun, globe, pldt... any telco based in the PH. so far, doesn't seem to apply to outside networks running on roaming plans.

@egovorch Жыл бұрын

This is still new so there are TONS of issues to be worked out…I think u assessed this issue but wanted to clarify… If I am SRRV holder and live in PH for 5-8 months at a time, do I need to register my T-Mobile SIM card if I am operating in roaming mode? I believe that is what u mentioned but wanted to get some clarification on that. I also saw the original article and it was not very clear on how that would work. Thanks again for the great info that you always put out……

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

this seems to only apply to SIM cards by PH telcos (Globe and PLDT, and subsidiaries). so it would seem, no need to register a phone sim from your home country which is not running on a PH network.

@egovorch Жыл бұрын

@@Lifebeyondthesea that’s great!…that original article didn’t really explain that issue of foreign SIM cards…thanks for the clarification….I am sure this will create lots of confusion in the next 12-18 months for everybody….you saw in the article that the telecoms have not even set up the website to register new SIM cards to comply with the law….and that starts in 2 weeks!

@riderretired5258 Жыл бұрын

I also have SRRV and not sure on anything yet. I did hear one possible way it will go for those that travel back and forth. Since the 30 day deactivation does not apply, and the SRRV visa has no expiration, and the sin card will not expire as long as you keep a load on it, It doesn’t matter if you leave the country or not. You come and go, As long as sim does not deactivate DUE TO NO LOAD, all should be good with only the original registration. Now I have no idea if that is what it will be. There are rumors everywhere, and no one knows right now.

@wiillshau Жыл бұрын

When I extended my tourist visa you must have a local number for them to contact you. They will not accept you visa extension application without a philippine number. You will no longer be able to use another person's number to put on your application because if the check that number and it is not registered to you then you might be accused of giving false information on a government document. Let the fun begin!

@joshuaivan8908 Жыл бұрын

What happen after 180 data and the law is implemented can you still buy new sim card and register it again?

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

the 180 days is a grace period that ends around july for those with existing sim cards. as of now, any new sim card needs to be registered.

@dariusslade4953 Жыл бұрын

I'm a long-term tourist and use gcash to pay my living expenses. Gcash is linked to my cell number. If sims are deactivated every 30 days, gcash will become useless for someone like me. Maybe I'm misunderstanding. But it appears the law was created inside a silo. With limited collaboration with immigration or at least a review of how the new law conflicts with existing long-term visa policy.

@mlamaniac Жыл бұрын

Total pain in the ass, Used to be able to put it on roaming and be able to communicate with my partner when her internet would drop out (which was often) Now it will be impossible for any kind of continuing use of services there without major time spent re-registering phone numbers etc. Registration is ok , excluding me is not.

@Karshel Жыл бұрын

well, dont like having a phone anyway.. might not bother to get one.

@larrywashington5455 Жыл бұрын

Reekay,I don't understand. What the difference in me using my WiFi in cebu city in the name of the person who owns the building ? Does the name of my girl friend registered a phone in her name?she is allow to have as many phones as she can pay for,isn't she?

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

registration has nothing to do with public wifi signals. if your g/f has a sim card registered, she could loan it to you.

@larrywashington5455 Жыл бұрын

@@Lifebeyondthesea thanks for your reply

@michaelholmes9153 Жыл бұрын

What about filipinos coming back home? What info do they supply to register?

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

same info, same process.

@ulyssesfewl1059 Жыл бұрын

Gio did a vlog recently, suggesting that with SKYPE, you can get a number anywhere in the world, including the Philippines. In that case, there would be no need to register the number with the telco, since the "telco" is skype! Surely scammers will be a wake-up to this and do it that way, and not be traceable? I haven't tried it, I'm just going by what Gio said.

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

even with a dedicated skype number, in order to use it, you still need a SIM card to access the net to use it.

@ulyssesfewl1059 Жыл бұрын

@@Lifebeyondthesea Not really, just a wifi hotspot will do.

@PhilippinesLife101 Жыл бұрын

So I'll just have my GF register my globe sim? She has SMART sim. Problem solved?

@rocketranger1000 Жыл бұрын

2 problems with that (that I can see). First, it is illegal. Second, she may be able to cancel the sim registration if you break up or she gets angry and wants to b vindictive. I am not sure if the registration can be cancelled as there is no real answers at this point. Just a question that needs an answer.

@airwess88 Жыл бұрын

I never use cell service anyways. I just Hotspot off my wife's phone and use wifi when available.

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

good idea.

@georgskogy2885 Жыл бұрын

Forgeiners you save your contacts in google account. You keep them but they need your new phone number!

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

good idea. i've done that since 2012, saves time when buying a new phone.

@chuckw3629 Жыл бұрын

Hello Reekay , i have heard when you do a Visa extension , you can use that extension to extend your sim card to keep the same number ,, still a pain in the Azz but hopefully they will find out how bad this is going to be for fournier`s and make some changes . My USA , T Mobile 55+ plan works in the Philippines just fine it`s $50 a month , includes internet , texting , .25 a minute for calls , "but free with WIFI calling" , the bad thing is , you need a Philippines number to use Gcash , Grab

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

that would be great if that's the case. how they will get Immigration/Globe/PLDT to cooperate on that remains to be seen. the Tmobile option is good, although pricier than the $20/month prepaid plans in the PH.

@yycguy8722 Жыл бұрын

Do they still have pay phones around in the Philippines? Might be easier to just use that to avoid this nonsense.

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

i've not seen a pay phone in years. i think last one i saw was at Doha airport.

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

recent article on SIM registration.. www.tripzilla.ph/sim-card-registration/39172/

@thaidawg9231 Жыл бұрын

Hey Reekay, are back in the Philippines ?

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

not yet, but soon.

@thaidawg9231 Жыл бұрын

@@Lifebeyondthesea sorry, I watched the whole video later.

@r1chardG1 Жыл бұрын

Hmmmm ... what will they think of next? Maybe a CBDC, to remove every last vestige of privacy that exists. For your own safety of course ...

@dreamrestore213 Жыл бұрын

This is what a slippery slope looks like.

@scottp3287 Жыл бұрын

No need phone 😉

@yillanayo7913 Жыл бұрын

I don't see how the necessity to show an onward ticket serves any purpose here. Not even Immigration are asking for that on visa extensions. It's going to result in foreigners either not buying and using sims here (lost revenue to the PTE's) or them getting a Filipino to register for them, which works against the point of the program. Just remove the onward ticket requirement and of course foreigners will register to keep their number.

@stefdee9162 Жыл бұрын

These are monsters 😭

@stevedavenport1202 Жыл бұрын

Why is the Philippines government doing this?

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

The official reason given is that they are looking to find and prosecute phone scammers.

@stevedavenport1202 Жыл бұрын

@@Lifebeyondthesea Thanks for the feedback 😀

@catherinehammond4785 Жыл бұрын

Any country that I have been to and bought a SIM require ID and passport if not your home country. This is catching up with the rest of the world. The over the top bit is linking it your Visa, but would work if you could keep renewing visa and SIM at the same time.

@davetrotter258 Жыл бұрын

I'm in Taiwan right now, and I had to do that as well at the 7-11

@ByronWatts Жыл бұрын

I'm HUGELY concerned about the 30 day limit for 'tourists'. This is a big deal.

@ByronWatts Жыл бұрын

I have no problem with registration, but I do have a problem with a phone number that has to change every 30 days to stay legal. BIG deal.

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

it has now been mentioned that the sim card number can be extended with extension of visa.

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

@@stevenkrupka3670 it's in the video and the description, and the pinned comment. "Note: If you hold a tourist visa, your SIM card will only be valid for 30 days. You may request an extension if your visa also extends." www.tripzilla.ph/sim-card-registration/39172/

@TheGreyPillPodcast Жыл бұрын

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@19800910 Жыл бұрын

This all makes sense!

@dawienatral7083 Жыл бұрын

Just another way of making more MONEY Reekay,as most scams are from Africa or India will not be affected.plus any one on a contract will finnish that,and what about Drs ,hospitals and other important things who need to contact you,so much paper work for everyone:((Money making scam !!!

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

to register the SIM card is free. i'm not sure who you think is making money from this. if anything, the telcoms will end up deactivating a lot of paying customers and lose money.

@anthonyluisi7096 Жыл бұрын

How 3rd world can you get ? 😂the 30 day policy is just ridiculous and as a foreigner you can’t keep The same phone number ??? It’s absurd. Why not just re- register the same damn number ??

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

the 'rumor' is that the SIM would continue to be activated beyond 30-days with a tourist visa extension. still no official source on that, just a rumor at this point.

@anthonyluisi7096 Жыл бұрын

@@Lifebeyondthesea Reekay , thank you 🙏

@jksc73 Жыл бұрын

It aint that difficult. Ask a local to register it for you.

@travels129 Жыл бұрын

Sorry another silly rule

@bganey Жыл бұрын

This is actually very common in other countries (Colombia, India, etc.) The Philippines was always the exception, rather than the rule. But how people will get around this is the eSIM providers. Physical SIM cards are going to become obsolete.

@MrAE2780 Жыл бұрын

The next logical step is then the introduction of a tax, on phone ownership once everybody has been forced to register their sim, the lawyers must have been really hard at work on thiis. In the "western" world a mobile phone can also be easily traced by its individual IMEI number, as the "bad" people typically have a good supply of sim cards, and numbers can be easily cloned!!

@Jaguarist Жыл бұрын

Everyone who has nothing to hide has no problem with registration of SIM card. Those individuals who are living on the edge of legal activity or other side of legal living (including conspiracy theory people) create all the problem with this new law. A little tip: If You are using a smartphone, you have already given all Your information to Your mobile operator and government. I used to work for a while at mobile SIM card company, so I know what I'm talking about.

@Lifebeyondthesea Жыл бұрын

same with any laptop MAC address. each is unique.

@reshapingyourdestiny Жыл бұрын

Conspiracy Theory People😂😂😂 What is this supposed to mean?? So you have nothing to hide, he?! It's like you would say: "Dear government, it is ok that you silence me because I have nothing to say anyway".