Is Buying a Pre-Registered SIM Card Worth the Risk in the Philippines? (2026 RA 11934 Guide: Penalties, Scams & What to Do Instead)
No, it’s not worth it. Reselling a registered SIM is already a crime under RA 11934, and while national law doesn’t explicitly punish the buyer yet, the number isn’t really yours and can be deactivated without warning if it’s swept into a fraud sweep.