Lead fintech platform Globe on Friday bared focusing its efforts in areas in the Visayas and Mindanao where the SIM registration rates are low, urging customers to register before the July deadline lapses.
Darius Delgado, head of Globe’s consumer mobile business, said the company already actively partners with a number of LGUs to deploy and expand assisted registration sites.
“We have seen the lowest number of SIM registrations in Visayas and Mindanao, especially in rural areas. Our efforts to educate and encourage people to register are ongoing, and we are working with LGUs to make the process more accessible for those who need assistance,” he said.
Globe also called on the government to support telcos to increase the number of registered users in underserved communities.
“We need government support to roll out infrastructure that can be leased by telcos in missionary areas such as the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Marawi, and other regions where telcos have a weak presence. Local government units are also critical in pushing for the registration of their constituents,” Froilan Castelo, Globe general counsel, said.
Castelo said LGUs may provide access to SIM registration venues, on-site registration assistance, and training for local agents who can help facilitate the process. They can also expedite the provisioning of identification for those who do not have government IDs, a vital requirement for registration.
Complementing Globe’s information campaign through LGU support and assistance could significantly increase the number of registered users within the timeframe, he added.
“Ultimately, the private sector and the government can collaborate to fast-track SIM registration in underserved communities,” he said.
Globe remains committed to providing Filipinos with reliable and accessible telecom services and ensuring that customers enjoy the full benefits of their mobile phones. With support from the LGUs and national government, Globe is confident that more people in Visayas and Mindanao will be able to comply with the government mandate.
