People buying new SIM cards, including SIM service plan (SSP) services and pre-paid SIM (PPS) cards, after 1 March 2022 will need to complete real-name registration before activation.
Existing PPS card users are required to complete real-name registration with respective telecommunications operators on or before 23 February 2023. PPS cards without real-name registration will be deactivated after this deadline.
Individual users are required to provide their name, date of birth, Hong Kong identity (HKID) card number and an HKID card copy for registration. While corporate users are required to provide business registration information and designate a responsible person, with the personal information of that person provided.
The Real-name Registration Programme, which commenced 1 September 2021, is applicable to all SIM cards issued by telecommunications operators of Hong Kong to be used for local person-to-person communications (including voice, data and/or SMS services).
