MANILA -- About half of all mobile phone SIM cards in the Philippines could be deactivated this week under a government ban of unregistered cards, with significant implications for the nation's vibrant online services market.
Telecommunication
Half of Philippine SIM cards face deactivation Wednesday
Government refuses telecom companies' request for delay to registration mandate
Failing to register a SIM card with a provider by the deadline could lead to deactivation. (Photo by Yuichi Shiga)
Read Next
Latest on Telecommunication
