Refresher on Phone registration
My friend gave me an unregistered sim card ready to register when on land on my next trip. On my last arrival I did the same thing, registering the card as the aircraft was taxiing from the runway to the gate. I recall it was a bit of a scramble to get all the documents I needed. For this next trip I'd like to just have them all ready in the one place. What are the documents I need?
A) Passport ID page.
B) Airline ticket.
C) Current selfie.
Can the wise members confirm this is what I need for a Globe registration.
As I already know the number I do transfer P100 to the number before I arrive. This allows me to activate a promo as soon as it's registered.
Thai 7-11 staff will register your sim in 2'. Phils is a third-world head-banger!
[QUOTE=ShaggerAu;3005795]What are the documents I need for PI sim registration?[/QUOTE]Insert the sim & follow instructions, or scan the QR code. They will give you a basic connection to do this.
Need: selfie, passport 2-sided details page, proof of accommodation & a ticket out. Or you can go to Makati Square and a small counter will pick a used sim from a jar (worked for my English friend).
Globe is alleged to have the best coverage in Manila. I opted for their P350,30-day package, but later bought a Smart one too. Thailand's cheapest is similar at B300 but 7-11 staff will just take your passport and selfie and register immediately, without the sim even being in your phone (they just need the number printed on the paperwork). Problem with the Filipinos -- whether it be sim registration or 29-day, visa-waiver extensions -- is they take all the details, then fail to ever inform you, manually, of the result.
This then means email chasers or office visits. Even immigration at NAIA airport are not informed of paid, online, initial, visa-waiver extensions, and attempt to extort for overstay on departure. Always get a sticker or ink-stamp in your passport! Reminder: Thailand is second-world; Philippines is still very-much third world, no matter how much they polish the sidewalks in Makati & BGC.
Important tip for those planning return visits to the Philippines: ask 7-11 to top-up 'REGULAR LOAD', e. G. ₱ 100, to your sim -- in addition to any promo you bought. Give them cash. This will allow you to make metered, landline calls and, by law, keep your sim active for 365 days. Modern cellular promotions in Thai / PI are hugely annoying and can be deleted. After 30 days, you can buy a new promo in a 7-11, if required, giving you unlimited mobile calls, and plenty of data you are unlikely to use. Just save data for Grab / Navigation / Emergencies and toggle to wi-fi in your accommodation.
Thai 7-11 staff will register your sim in 2'. Phils is a third-world head-banger!
[QUOTE=ShaggerAu;3005795]What are the documents I need for PI sim registration?[/QUOTE]Insert the sim & follow instructions, or scan the QR code. They will give you a basic connection to do this.
Need: selfie, passport 2-sided details page, proof of accommodation & a ticket out. Or you can go to Makati Square and a small counter will pick a used sim from a jar (worked for my English friend).
Globe is alleged to have the best coverage in Manila. I opted for their P350,30-day package, but later bought a Smart one too. Thailand's cheapest is similar at B300 but 7-11 staff will just take your passport and selfie and register immediately, without the sim even being in your phone (they just need the number printed on the paperwork). Problem with the Filipinos -- whether it be sim registration or 29-day, visa-waiver extensions -- is they take all the details, then fail to ever inform you, manually, of the result.
This then means email chasers or office visits. Even immigration at NAIA airport are not informed of paid, online, initial, visa-waiver extensions, and attempt to extort for overstay on departure. Always get a sticker or ink-stamp in your passport! Reminder: Thailand is second-world; Philippines is still very-much third world, no matter how much they polish the sidewalks in Makati & BGC.
Important tip for those planning return visits to the Philippines: ask 7-11 to top-up 'REGULAR LOAD', e. G. ₱ 100, to your sim -- in addition to any promo you bought. Give them cash. This will allow you to make metered, landline calls and, by law, keep your sim active for 365 days. Modern cellular promotions in Thai / PI are hugely annoying and can be deleted. After 30 days, you can buy a new promo in a 7-11, if required, giving you unlimited mobile calls, and plenty of data you are unlikely to use. Just save data for Grab / Navigation / Emergencies and toggle to wi-fi in your accommodation.