Smart Communications, the wireless arm of PLDT Inc., is the first Philippine mobile operator to integrate the PSA’s National ID Authentication Services into SIM registration, making the process faster and more secure for Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers. Through the PSA’s eVerify platform, subscriber information is checked against the official National ID registry, improving record accuracy and supporting the SIM Registration Act in preventing scams and fraud.
Subscribers now only need to enter their name and take a live selfie at https://simreg.smart.com.ph, cutting verification time from about three minutes to under one minute. PLDT COO Menardo G. Jimenez, Jr. said the integration simplifies registration while strengthening identity fraud safeguards, while Smart’s Lloyd R. Manaloto noted it enhances the process without compromising data privacy. PSA officials said the National ID system builds trust and enables simpler, more secure digital services, with Smart’s partnership marking a key step in expanding its practical use nationwide.
