Ghanaians can expect a queue-free SIM card re-registration process starting June 2025, thanks to a new online-only system designed to boost convenience and efficiency.
Driving the news
Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, announced the upgrade during a visit to Margins ID Group in Accra on April 8.
How it works:
- Citizens will complete registration entirely online.
- The system will automatically verify personal information, eliminating the need for manual checks.
- This is expected to cut wait times and improve data accuracy.
The big picture
The SIM re-registration campaign, which kicked off in 2021, aims to link every SIM card to a Ghana Card for better security and regulation.
- Several deadline extensions were issued due to low compliance.
- Millions of SIMs remain unregistered.
- There were concerns over data privacy and potential fraud through mobile app registrations.
Why it matters
The government says the exercise will:
- Help combat fraud and crime linked to unregistered SIMs
- Improve regulatory oversight in the telecom sector
Source: Citinews
