Sam George, Minister of Communications Digital Technology, and Innovation
The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that a new SIM registration exercise will commence on July 1, 2025.
Unlike previous efforts, this exercise will be a “proper” registration of SIM cards, not a re-registration, as was conducted under the previous administration.
Addressing the media on April 9, 2025, Sam George emphasised that this registration would be comprehensive and driven by technology, aiming to ensure a more secure and accurate process.
“We will begin the education and sensitization campaign for the SIM registration exercise, which will include the introduction of a central equipment identity register. We are confident that the rollout will begin on July 1st this year,” he said.
The Minister explained that although the exercise will be human-centered, it will be facilitated through digital platforms. This approach is designed to minimize inconvenience for the public, with no long queues expected.
“Let me be clear, there will be no long queues. Ghanaians will not have to leave their jobs to go and queue. This is not a re-registration; it is a full registration,” he assured.
The new process, he noted, will enable Ghanaians to register their SIM cards from the comfort of their homes.
Sam George stressed that the goal of the SIM registration is critical to ensuring the collective security of the nation.
He also emphasised that the process would be technology-driven, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
This new SIM registration comes after a similar exercise was conducted under the previous administration, which aimed to synchronise phone numbers with personal data to combat fraud and improve the integrity of the telecommunications system.
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