No More Queues: Ghana’s SIM Re-Registration Goes Fully Digital in June
Starting in June 2025, Ghanaians will be able to re-register their SIM cards completely online, eliminating the need to visit registration centres or stand in long queues. This move was announced by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, during a visit to Margins ID Group in Accra on April 8.Mr George confirmed that the new registration system will be entirely digital, allowing users to complete the process using their mobile devices. The system will automatically verify identities using national databases—specifically data linked to the Ghana Card.In a follow-up Facebook post, the minister emphasised the convenience of the new process. “No more long queues or delays. The system will handle identity verification automatically, making the process fast and seamless,” he stated.This update comes in response to public frustrations during earlier phases of the SIM re-registration campaign, […]