Zozobrado to Dabawenyos: Avoid SIM Deactivation

Davao City Councilor Jesus Joseph Zozobrado delivers a privilege speech during Tuesday's session.

Councilor Jesus Joseph Zozobrado reminded Dabawenyos to register their SIM as soon as possible to avoid SIM deactivation.

The SIM or Subscriber Identification Module is a data-storage card that contains information unique to a user including phone numbers, identification number, passwords and messages.

“Do not way for another deadline before you register your SIM,” Zozobrado said in a privilege speech at the City Council Tuesday.

The April 26 deadline for SIM registration was extended for another 90 days or until July 25.

Zozobrado said deactivation of one’s SIM can cause a disruption considering that cellphones have become an important tool for personal, work and business purposes. Cellphones have become necessary for financial transactions especially during the pandemic.

“Aside from curtailing your ability to communicate, it could also hinder you from continuing some business and financial transactions including banking, online purchases, food delivery and even online learning,” Zozobrado said.

Zozobrado also emphasized how cellphones have become a necessity for convenience when it comes to food deliveries and as electronic wallets.

What happens to a GCash account once the SIM is deactivated?

According to GCash, failure to register the SIM connected to your GCash account will lead to the deactivation of the SIM. The company said the user’s funds will remain secured but it may take sometime to use the funds again. It will take at least nine days to transfer funds from an old to a new GCash account

Republic Act No. 11934, also known as the SIM Registration Act, mandates the registration of SIM cards.

How to register your SIM?

For Smart SIM cards

For Globe SIM Cards