All mobile subscribers must officially provide their personal data to telecommunications service providers as stipulated by Republic Act 11934, otherwise known as the SIM Card Registration Act. As a response to the proliferation of spam text messages that caused scammers to gain access to people's accounts, legislators have been taking a stand and proposing the implementation of the SIM Card Registration Act.
TNT subscribers are mandated to enroll their SIM cards in Smart's online SIM registration portal to fulfill the requirements of the SIM registration law. This law aims to curtail the dissemination of spam messages and text scams. Neglecting to register your present or new TNT (Talk 'N Text) SIM card in the given timeframe will cause its deactivation, thereby prohibiting you from making and receiving calls, sending and receiving texts, and utilizing internet services.
How to Register your TNT SIM card online?
Register New TNT SIM
Register Existing TNT SIM
Accepted IDs for SIM card registration
Frequently Asked Questions
Final Thoughts
SIM registration in the Philippines is totally free of charge for all users, including both foreign and local individuals and companies, who purchase and use SIM cards (Standard SIM and eSIM) for their phones and modems. In order to learn more about TNT SIM registration and its requirements, step-by-step tutorial, and penalties, you will find everything you need to know here.
How to Register your TNT SIM card online?
Talk 'N Text has outlined their respective methods for registering SIM cards. Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can register your TNT SIM card, whether existing or new, via Smart's online SIM registration portal.
Register New TNT SIM
If you have bought your TNT SIM card on or after December 27, 2022, it is currently in a deactivated mode. To be able to make calls, send texts and use mobile data services with the SIM card, it must be registered as soon as it is inserted into a device. If you don't need to use it immediately, you have up to the expiration date listed on the packaging to register and start using the SIM.
Registering your new TNT Prepaid SIM is easy - simply follow these steps to get started!
Step 1: Insert your TNT SIM into your smartphone and then enable the mobile data connection.
Step 2: Visit the official TNT SIM registration website at simreg.smart.com.ph. The same website is used for Smart subscribers.
Step 3: Input your 10-digit TNT prepaid number (example: 9074065289), tick the checkbox to agree to Smart's Terms & Conditions and Privacy Notice, and tap the "Send OTP" button.
Step 4: Wait for the OTP (One-Time Pin) text message on your mobile phone.
Step 5: Enter the 6-digit OTP code on the online SIM registration portal, then tap the "Verify OTP" button. If you didn’t receive a text message containing your OTP, you can request a new OTP after two minutes.
Step 6: After your OTP is verified, you'll proceed to the "Customer Information" page.
Step 7: Choose the Type of Registration. Then, tap the "ID Card" drop-down menu and select the valid ID that you own. Upload a scanned copy or a photo of your ID and a selfie to confirm your identity. Then, fill out all the required fields, including ID Card Number, Name, Birthday, Sex, and Nationality. After that, tap the "Next" button.
Step 8: On the "Address Information" page, enter the address that matches the address on your valid ID. Input an alternate contact number or email address. Smart will be using these contact details in the event they need to validate the information you've provided. Then, click the "Next" button.
Step 9: On the "Summary" page, review your personal information if there are any mistakes. Tick the checkbox to attest that you personally accomplished the registration and the information you've provided are true, accurate, and correct.
Step 10: Click the "Next" button to complete the registration process.
Upon successful registration, a unique control number composed of both alphanumeric characters will appear on your screen. Be sure to keep this control number as proof of your registration.
Upon successful SIM registration, you'll also get a free 3GB of mobile data.
Register Existing TNT SIM
All current TNT subscribers should remember that they must register their SIMs before April 26, 2023. Otherwise, the SIM card will be deactivated and rendered unable to send messages, make calls, or access the internet. In case of a failure to meet the deadline, a five-day grace period will be granted to complete the registration, which may be extended for up to 120 days by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Don't miss the chance to take advantage of all TNT services before the registration period ends!
Registering your existing TNT Prepaid SIM is easy - simply follow these steps to get started!
Step 1: Enable your device's mobile data connection.
Step 2: Visit the official TNT SIM registration website at simreg.smart.com.ph. The same website is used for Smart subscribers.
Step 3: Input your 10-digit TNT mobile number (example: 9071234567), tick the checkbox to agree to Smart's Terms & Conditions and Privacy Notice, and tap the "Send OTP" button.
Step 4: Wait for the OTP (One Time PIN) code that you will receive through SMS.
Step 5: Enter the 6-digit OTP code on the SIM registration portal, then click the "Verify OTP" button. If you didn’t receive a text message containing your OTP, you can request a new OTP after two minutes.
Step 6: After your OTP is successfully verified, you will be redirected to the "Customer Information" page.
Step 7: Select the Type of Registration. Click the "ID Card" drop-down menu, then select the valid ID that you hold. Upload a scanned copy or a photo of your ID and a selfie to confirm your identity. Then, enter all required fields, including ID Card Number, Name, Birthday, Sex, and Nationality. After that, tap the "Next" button.
Step 8: On the "Address Information" screen, enter the address that matches the address on your valid ID. Input an alternate phone number or email address. Smart will be using these contact details in case they need to validate the information you have provided. Then, tap the "Next" button.
Step 9: On the "Summary" page, review your personal information for any errors. Tick the checkbox to attest that you personally accomplished the registration and the information you've provided are true, accurate, and correct.
Step 10: Click the "Next" button to finish the registration process.
When registration is completed, a unique control number composed of both numbers and letters will appear on your screen. Be sure to save this control number as proof of your registration.
Upon successful SIM card registration, you will also receive free 3GB of data.
Accepted IDs for SIM card registration
Here's a list of accepted IDs you can use for TNT SIM card registration:- Passport
- Philippine Identification System ID (National ID)
- SSS ID
- GSIS e-Card
- Driver's license
- NBI Clearance
- Police Clearance
- Firearms' License to Own and Possess ID
- PRC ID
- Integrated Bar of the Philippines ID
- Overseas Workers Welfare Administration ID
- BIR ID (TIN)
- Voter's ID
- Senior Citizen's card
- UMID
- Persons with Disabilities card (PWD ID card)
- Other valid government-issued ID with a photo
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to the most asked questions about Talk 'N Text SIM registration.
How many SIM cards can be registered under a single subscriber?
There is no limit on the number of SIM cards that may be registered under a user's name.
How to register TNT SIM if a user is a minor?
SIMs for minors (below 18 years old) shall be registered under the name of the parent or legal guardian. To register the SIM, they will be required to present an ID card and the consent of their parent or guardian.
How to transfer the ownership of a TNT SIM card?
You can visit the nearest Smart Store to file a transfer of ownership.
What are the additional requirements for TNT SIM for business?
For businesses and organizations to use TNT SIMs, the following information is required:- Business name
- Business address
- Full name of authorized signatory
Moreover, businesses will be required to submit the following documents:
- Certificate of Registration (SEC or DTI)
- In the case of corporations, a duly adopted board resolution designating the authorized representative, and in the case of other juridical entities, a special power of attorney
I just recently switched to TNT via Mobile Number Portability. Should I still register my SIM?
If you just recently transferred or switched to Talk 'N Text through Mobile Number Portability, you should register your SIM again via the online portal.
I am currently abroad but using a TNT SIM. Do I still have to register?
If you are traveling abroad and using Smart's roaming service, you need to register your SIM through the telco's online registration portal to avoid deactivation.
What are the requirements to register TNT SIM as a foreigner in the Philippines?
Foreigners will be required to submit the following documents.
Required documents for foreign nationals visiting as tourists:- Passport (copy of the page where the visa is stamped)
- Proof of address in the Philippines (like booking in a hotel or another type of accommodation)
- Return Ticket to country of origin or any other ticket indicating the date and time of departure from the Philippines
- Passport (copy of the page where the type of visa is shown)
- Proof of address in the Philippines
- Other relevant document, whichever is applicable: (1) Alien Employment Permit by DOLE; (2) Alien Certificate of Registration Identification Card (ACRI Card) by Bureau of Immigration or other types of official ID card issued by any other visa-issuing agency; (3) School registration and ID for students; (4) Type of travel or admission document validity issued by the DOJ for Persons of Concern (POC)
Note that the validity of SIM cards issued to tourists is only 30 days, after which they will be deactivated. It can only be extended upon the presentation of an approved visa extension. Meanwhile, foreigners with other types of visas can obtain SIMs without the 30-day restriction.
What will I do if I lose my mobile phone or device with my registered Talk 'N Text SIM card?
If you lose your mobile device with your registered SIM card, contact TNT and provide your full name, address, birthday, and mobile number. You can contact Talk 'N Text through their official Facebook page, or you can report it to the nearest Smart Store. Your lost TNT SIM will be permanently deactivated for your safety, and you will receive a new SIM with the same mobile number.
What if I register my SIM with false information and a fake ID card?
Individuals who submit fraudulent information or fake IDs during the SIM card registration process will face six months to two years in prison or a fine between PHP 100,000 and PHP 300,000, or both.
What should I do if I experience glitches, errors, or problems during SIM registration?
You can contact TNT's customer service hotline at *888 for free, send a message to its Facebook Messenger, or report it to the Smart Store near you. Additionally, you can call the DICT complaint center via hotline number 1326.
For more details, you can visit https://smart.com.ph/Pages/simreg-faqs.
Final Thoughts
Filipino citizens can rest assured that their data and personal information will be secure due to the enactment of the Sim Card Registration Act. Additionally, this Act helps to locate lost or stolen phones and prevents those without authorization from using a Sim card for any unlawful activity.
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