Beware of SIM card sellers who are reportedly charging a 'registration fee' from consumers rushing to comply with the SIM card registration deadline this Wednesday, April 26. ManilaBulletin
Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co is telling Filipinos to be wary of SIM card sellers who are charging a "registration fee" for the SIM cards.Beware of SIM card sellers who are reportedly charging a "registration fee" from consumers rushing to comply with the SIM card registration deadline this Wednesday, April 26.
"It is unacceptable for these SIM card sellers to take advantage of the situation by charging additional fees for SIM card registration. This is a clear case of extortion and exploitation of consumers," Co said of the modus operandi. SIM stands for subscriber identity module. SIM cards are used to avail of network services on electronic devices such as mobile phones.
Co is urging the public to take advantage of the free SIM card registration services being offered by the Department of Information and Communications Technology in their area.
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