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How to register your SIM in the Philippines

To comply with the SIM Registration law

Published

December 27, 2022

GadgetMatch

SIM Registration in the Philippines has officially begun. This is in compliance with Republic Act 11934, or the SIM Card Registration Law.

The law also states that an individual has up to 180 days to register the SIM, and can extend for 120 days after a written request addressed to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

This means registration will last until April 26, 2023.

But how do you register? First of, everyone is required to provide the following:

Full Name
Date of Birth
Sex
Present/Official Address
Government-issued ID

Make sure you have these on hand. For Telco provider specifics, check the details below.

SMART

Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers can register their SIM and get 3 GB FREE data upon completing these three easy steps:
Visit the portal at http://www.smart.com.ph/simreg
Input your information and upload your valid ID
Wait for an SMS confirmation and get 3 GB FREE Data

Alternative channels:

Smart Stores nationwide
Hotlines (call *888 via Smart/TNT mobile, or 8888-1111 via landline)
Smart Facebook Messenger Chatbot
GigaLife App (downloadable on the App Store and Google Play Store)

Smart Postpaid subscribers simply need to confirm the personal information and IDs they submitted for their postpaid plan application. Subscribers just need to text YES to 5858. They shall then receive a confirmation message from Smart upon successful SIM Registration.

Smart Bro subscribers need to refer to www.smart.com.ph/viewbroadbandsms for instructions on viewing their required One-Time Password (OTP).

GLOBE

All Globe Prepaid, TM, Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi, Globe Mobile WiFi and Globe Business prepaid subscribers may register their SIMs at https://new.globe.com.ph/simreg beginning December 27, 2022.

By January, customers will also be able to register through the New GlobeOne app. Globe and TM customers will continue to enjoy Globe services and may register until April 26, 2023 to avoid deactivation.

DITO

DITO subscribers may do any of the following:

Go to dito.ph/RegisterDITO
Via the SMS Link sent after card insertion for new subscribers
Via the DITO APP for existing subscribers

Subscribers who successfully register their SIM cards will receive 2GB bonus data.

High traffic impeding registration

As of writing, SMART and GLOBE have released advisories addressing the difficulty in accessing their registration portals. Both companies said their respective teams are addressing the matter.

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OPPO Find X9s now official in PH: Price, availability, pre-order info

Everyday premium arrives

Published

April 24, 2026

GadgetMatch

OPPO has also introduced the OPPO Find X9s in the Philippines, offering a more accessible premium experience for everyday users.

The device is priced at PHP 69,999.

Pre-order and availability

Pre-orders begin April 24 at select OPPO Brand Stores. Early buyers will receive a Portable Power Gift Box.

The Find X9s officially goes on sale on May 15, available through:

OPPO Online Store
Select OPPO Brand Stores

Online store purchases include the Portable Power Gift Box and Enco X3s earbuds, while Shopee offers the gift box bundle.

Key highlights

The OPPO Find X9s features a 50MP Hasselblad co-developed triple camera system with 4K recording across all lenses. It also packs a 7025mAh battery, slim 7.99mm design, and durability ratings up to IP69, making it a balanced daily driver.

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OPPO Find X9 Ultra lands in PH: Price, availability, pre-order perks

Creator flagship unveiled

Published

April 24, 2026

GadgetMatch

OPPO is bringing its camera-focused flagship, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra, to the Philippines with a strong push toward creators and mobile imaging.

The device is priced at PHP 99,999.

Pre-order and availability

Pre-orders open April 24 at select OPPO Brand Stores nationwide. Customers will receive a Flagship Imaging Photography Box as a freebie.

The Find X9 Ultra becomes widely available on May 15 via:

OPPO Online Store
Shopee
Select OPPO Brand Stores

Online purchases include additional perks such as the Photography Box and Enco X3s earbuds, while Shopee buyers get the Photography Box bundle.

Key highlights

Built for creators, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra features a 200MP Hasselblad main camera with advanced zoom capabilities. It supports 4K and 8K video recording with Dolby Vision, paired with a large 7050mAh battery and fast wired and wireless charging.

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OPPO Find N6 now in PH: Price, pre-order, availability

Foldable flagship arrives

Published

April 24, 2026

GadgetMatch

OPPO has officially launched the OPPO Find N6 in the Philippines, positioning it as its premium foldable built for productivity and multitasking.

The device is priced at PHP 139,999.

Pre-order and availability

Pre-orders begin April 24 at select OPPO Brand Stores nationwide. Customers who pre-order get a 1-year extended warranty and a chance to join a DJI raffle.

Early availability rolls out on May 1 via telco partners:

Globe GPlan 2499 with PHP 73,600 cashout
Smart Infinity Plan 5000

Both plans include a 1-year extended warranty.

The official retail release happens on May 15, available through:

OPPO Brand Stores
OPPO Online Store
Shopee

Online store buyers may receive an AI Pen Kit (limited) alongside the extended warranty.

Key highlights

The OPPO Find N6 features an 8.12-inch foldable inner display designed for tablet-like productivity. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and packs a 6000mAh battery for all-day use.