SIM CARD REGISTRATION COUNTERS SET

The Government announced today that service counters will be set up at 18 designated post offices from May 30 to assist users of pre-paid Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards to complete real-name registration in accordance with the law.

According to the Telecommunications (Registration of SIM Cards) Regulation, existing pre-paid SIM card users have to complete real-name registration on or before February 23, 2023 or else their pre-paid SIM cards will be deactivated.

As a support measure for the card users, service counters will be set up at the aforesaid post offices from May 30 to assist them to complete the registration. The service is free of charge.

People requiring assistance should visit these post offices and bring along their identity cards, pre-paid SIM cards to be registered and mobile phones capable of receiving SMS notifications.

Users aged below 16 have to be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or above for completing the registration. The personal information of that adult needs to be registered at the same time.

The designated post offices may, where necessary, introduce a daily quota for crowd control to reduce social contact.

Alternatively, users can complete registration via retail shops, mobile apps or websites of the respective telecommunications operators.

The Government appeals to all existing pre-paid SIM card users to complete real-name registration for their pre-paid SIM cards as soon as possible and not wait until the last moment.

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