Implementation Schedule of the Deactivation of Unregistered SIM Cards
In consultation with Stakeholders, NICTA has determined the deactivation of unregistered SIM Cards as per the following table.
Subscribers are requested to consult with their Mobile Network Operators should they require further clarification and are again requested to get their SIM Cards registered to avoid deactivation.
| PROVINCE | PROVINCIAL CENTERS – COMMENCED ON 1ST AUGUST, 2018 | ADMINISTRATIVE/ DISTRICT CENTERS – WILL COMMENCE ON 1ST JANUARY, 2019 | REST OF PNG – AREAS NOT COVERED UNDER COLUMN 1 & 2 – WILL COMMENCE ON 1ST MAY, 2019 |
| Autonomous Region of Bougainville | Buka | Arawa, Buin | |
| Central | Bereina, Kwikila, Kupiano | ||
| Chimbu | Kundiawa | Chuave, Kerowagi | |
| East New Britain | Kokopo/ Rabaul | Kerevat | |
| East Sepik | Wewak | Maprik, Yangoru | |
| Eastern Highlands | Goroko | Henganofi, Kainantu | |
| Enga* | Pogera, Wabag, Wapenamanda | ||
| Gulf | Kerema | Malalaua | |
| Hela* | Banz | ||
| Jiwaka | Minj | Banz | |
| Madang | Madang | Bogia, Gusap | |
| Manus | Lorengau | ||
| Milne Bay | Alotau | Losuia | |
| Morobe | Lae | Mutzing, Wau /Bulolo | |
| National Capital District | Port Moresby | ||
| New Ireland | Kavieng | Namatanai | |
| Oro (Northen) | Popondetta | ||
| Sandaun (West Sepik) | Vanimo | Aitape | |
| Southern Highlands* | Ialibu, Mendi | ||
| West New Britain | Kimbe | Bialla | |
| Western | Tabubil | Daru, Kiunga | |
| Western Highlands | Mt. Hagen |
* The deactivation of unregistered SIM Cards for the Provincial Centers of the Provinces of Enga, Hela and Southern Highlands, i.e., Wabag, Tari and Mendi will commence on 1st January, 2019 due to the State of Emergency, as a result of the recent earthquake.
Chief Executive Officer at National Information and Communications Technology Authority
Charles is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Papua New Guinea's (PNG) National Information and Communication Technology Authority (NICTA).
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