The DICT on Tuesday said the government is now preparing to reach the geographically isolated and disadvantaged (GIDA) areas that are not yet connected to the internet to help residents register their subscriber identity module (SIM) cards.
THE Department of Information and Communications Technology on Tuesday said the government is now preparing to reach the geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas that are not yet connected to the internet to help residents register their subscriber identity module cards.
She said the department is coordinating with the telcos as well as the Department of the Interior and Local Government for the rollout in GIDA areas. According to Norman N. Ancheta, Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center division chief, there are already 16,150,926 registered SIM cards as of Jan. 10, with 7,584,321 from Smart Communications, Inc., 7,137,764 from Globe Telecom, Inc., and 1,428,841 from DITO Telecommunity Corp.
There were also queries about how many SIMs individuals could register, the registration deadline, and what to do if they entered incorrect details, as well as concerns regarding data privacy. “Please always check the source of the information before following instructions especially if it comes through email or text messages. Visit only the official websites of your [service providers], and if unsure, you can always contact the 24/7 Complaint Center Hotline 1326,” Ms. Lamentillo said.
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