Why do we need to register?
Back in the day, you could just buy a SIM, insert it, and boom unli-text kay crush. But those days are gone. Thanks to the SIM Registration Act, all mobile users (yes, lahat prepaid at postpaid) are now required to register their numbers.
Why? To protect us from scammers, spammy texts, and shady budol offers that start with “Congratulations! Nanalo ka ng iPhone 69 Pro Max.”
It’s the government’s way of making sure the person behind the number is legit and not some keyboard warrior with 20 fake accounts.
Who needs to register?
If you’re a prepaid DITO user you need to register your SIM manually.
If you’re postpaid, DITO may have already pre-registered you when you applied for your plan. But still, it won’t hurt to double-check with DITO just to be sure.
If don’t register your prepaid SIM in the Philippines under the SIM Registration Act, your SIM will be deactivated. You won't be able to reactivate it anymore afterwards and would need to get a new SIM again.
How to register
- Go to https://register.dito.ph
- Enter your DITO number
- Wait for the OTP
- Fill out your details and upload a valid ID
- Government-issued IDs lang po.
- Wait for confirmation
- You’ll know you’re done when you get the “Congratulations, registered ka na!” message.