The government’s planned SIM card re-registration exercise, scheduled for July 2025, is expected to be queue-free due to a streamlined process designed to make registration more efficient and convenient for citizens.
The Minister for Communication, Samuel Nartey George (MP), announced this during his visit to Margins ID Group (Intelligent Card Production Systems) in Accra.
According to the Minister, citizens will register their SIM cards online, reducing the need for physical visits to registration centers.
The system, he explained, will automatically verify citizens’ information, reducing manual processing times.
He noted that this streamlined process will save citizens time and improve accuracy, making the registration experience more convenient.
Background of SIM Card Re-Registration
The SIM card re-registration exercise began in 2021, with the government extending the deadline several times due to low registration rates.
The exercise requires all SIM card holders to re-register their cards using their Ghana Card, the national identity document.
Millions of active SIM cards remain unregistered, prompting the government to extend the deadline.
Some Ghanaians have raised concerns about data security and the potential for fraudulent registrations via the mobile app.
The government aims to enhance national security, reduce fraudulent activities and crimes facilitated through unregistered SIM cards, and improve industry regulation by ensuring accurate data on valid SIMs.
