SIM card re-registration exercise in Ghana to start in June 2025 - Sam George

Ghanaians will not have to queue at registration centres during the upcoming SIM card re-registration exercise, which is scheduled to begin in June 2025. 

According to the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Mr Samuel Nartey George, this follows the introduction of a fully online registration process.

Mr George said the new approach would allow subscribers to register their SIM cards from their devices, with an automated system verifying their information without the need for in-person visits or manual processing.

He made this known on Tuesday, April 8 2025, during a visit to Margins ID Group, the operators of Intelligent Card Production Systems (ICPS), in Accra.

In a Facebook post later that day, Mr George stated, “The process will be entirely online, making it easier and quicker for citizens to complete their SIM re-registration.”

He added: “This new system will put an end to the long queues and delays we experienced in the past. Subscribers will no longer have to physically visit any centre. The system will automatically verify their identity using data from national records.”

The announcement follows challenges that marred the earlier phases of the SIM re-registration campaign, which began in 2021.

Under the policy, all mobile phone users were required to link their SIM cards to their Ghana Card, the national identification document.

Despite the government’s push, a large number of active SIM cards remained unregistered. The delays were partly attributed to limited access to the Ghana Card, especially in rural communities.

Mr George acknowledged these issues, noting that the online process was developed in response to the public’s concerns.

He said the new system removes the need for physical contact and is designed to avoid the backlogs experienced during earlier rounds of registration.

With the launch set for June, the Ministry is advising all mobile phone users to ensure they have valid Ghana Cards to enable them to complete the process without difficulty.

Mr George said a public education campaign would be rolled out in the coming weeks to explain the process and guide citizens on how to register.