Ghana Sim Card Re-registration Questions Answered

The Ministry of Communication has revealed their plans of integrating the sim cards of mobile phone users into their Ghana Card. Mixed reactions are shown by the citizens as some have the card while others don’t have.

Ghanaians have raised questions and concerns about the Ghana Card re-registration process. Here are some of the questions raised and the answers provided.

Can I register a SIM card with Ghana card?

Ghana Card as of now cannot be used to register a SIM card. The Ghana Card will be used to re-register an already registered SIM card to serve as protection and security,

How can I recover my lost SIM registration?

Recovering your lost sim card is quite simple. Go to your telecommunication network with the identification card you used in registering your missen SIM card. A new SIM card containing all details of the old one will be given to you for a fee.

When did SIM registration start in Ghana?

SIM registration in Ghana started somewhere in 2011, which was ten years ago.

How can I check my SIM registration in Ghana?

Checking of SIM registration has been made simple with a  common shortcode on all the various telecommunication networks in Ghana. Dial *400# to check your SIM registration name.

How do I know my SIM is registered?

Dialling *400# enables subscribers to verify their SIM card registration details and status with their service providers. If your sim is registered, after a few seconds of dialling the code, your registered name will show on your phone. If not, you will be notified that your sim has not been registered.

How much is a SIM card in Ghana?

A SIM card in Ghana costs between ¢1 and ¢3.

Is the Ghana card free?

During the initial mass registration, the Ghana Card was free. Unfortunately, it now attracts a fee to register for a Ghana Card now.

How can I register my Airtel SIM myself?

The following steps will help you register your Airtel SIM on your own. It is worth knowing that you will be required an identification card for the SIM registration.

• Insert the sim card in the phone.
• Dial *126#
• Follow the proceeding prompts to get your sim registered.

If the above process fails, head to any Airtel office to get your SIM registered.

How can I check my SIM registration name online?

There is no specific way of checking your SIM registration name online. Just use the shortcode.

How can I know Sim owner by mobile number?

Using a mobile number to determine the owner of a SIM card varies from one network to the other.

MTN Users can use the shortcode *156# to check their phone number. Vodafone users can check their phone number using the shortcode *127#. AirtelTigo users can use the shortcode *703# to check their phone number.