Unregistered SIM cards are still being sold widely on the market.

(Dan Tri Newspaper) - Unregistered SIM cards are being sold widely at prices as low as a few tens of thousands of dong. Many dealers even livestream the sale of these unregistered SIM cards on social media platforms.

In recent years, authorities have continuously implemented a series of solutions, requiring network operators to standardize subscriber information in order to eliminate junk SIMs and SIMs not registered in the owner's name from the system.

Despite the efforts of authorities and network operators, unregistered SIM cards are still widely available on the market.

Despite these efforts, unregistered SIM cards are still widely available on the market. According to an investigation by a Dan Tri reporter at a SIM card store on 3 Thang 2 Street, Ho Chi Minh City, users can easily buy unregistered SIM cards for as little as 30,000 VND.

According to Decree 49/2017/ND-CP, individuals will need to present identification and sign to confirm subscriber information when registering for a new prepaid mobile subscription. Furthermore, from August 1, 2022, newly registered subscribers will also have to verify their information with the national population database.

However, when purchasing SIM cards at authorized dealers, users can buy SIM cards from most network providers without needing to register their personal information.

The shop owner said that these SIM cards are already pre-registered. Users just need to insert them into their phones and they can use them without worrying about anything else.

Furthermore, unregistered SIM cards are openly sold on e-commerce websites. With just a few simple keywords, users can easily find and purchase a SIM card for as little as a few tens of thousands of dong.

Some dealers even livestream the sale of unregistered SIM cards (Photo: The Anh).

Some dealers even livestream the sale of unregistered SIM cards on social media platforms. A reporter from Dan Tri newspaper contacted and ordered a SIM card from this dealer. When the SIM card arrived, the account had already been activated with a plan registered under someone else's name.

With some types of SIM cards, buyers can ask the store owner to assist in registering the SIM card under their own name according to regulations. Meanwhile, some SIM cards with annual subscription plans do not support changing the information. Buyers will then use the SIM card under the subscriber registration information of another person.

From regular SIM cards to unlimited data packages, all can be purchased without providing personal information. Furthermore, with some unlimited 4G SIM cards, sellers even offer a "warranty" throughout the usage period, ensuring the subscription will not be blocked.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/cong-nghe/sim-rac-van-duoc-bay-ban-tran-lan-tren-thi-truong-20251111231220224.htm