Sam George, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, has disclosed that the planned SIM registration will begin before the end of 2026.
According to Sam George, Parliament has passed the Legislative Instrument (LI) on SIM registration, paving the way for the implementation of the next phase of the process.
He disclosed that the government is set to introduce biometric verification as part of Ghana’s SIM registration process before the end of 2026.
Sam George highlighted that the biometric verification system is expected to strengthen subscriber identification and improve the integrity of SIM registration data.
He argued that the development forms part of government efforts to strengthen Ghana’s digital identity and telecommunications systems.
The Communication Minister further disclosed that government would ensure that the regulatory framework keeps pace with developments in the digital space.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series at Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, September 7, 2026, Sam George stated, “The work is far from finished, and I will not pretend otherwise. But the direction is unmistakable, the results are measurable, and the resolve of this Ministry is unshaken”.
Earlier, Sam George disclosed that the planned SIM registration will be rolled out in the third quarter of 2026.
Speaking in an interview with Channel One TV’s Face to Face on Tuesday, Sam George revealed the exercise will be rolled out between July, August, and September in 2026.
The Communication Minister also urged Ghanaians to fully participate in the upcoming SIM card re-registration exercise.
Sam George, during the interview, stated, “It’s advisable for everybody to ensure that when we roll out the registration process, you take part in it. Bearing in mind that you took part in a system that traumatised people—people queued for days—but now you have a system that will allow you to do this in the comfort of your home. The process will be mandatory for the use of telecom services in the country”.
“I’m confident that in the third quarter of this year, anytime between July, August, and September, we will definitely be in a good position to roll out,” he said.
Sam George further announced that the planned SIM registration exercise will come at no cost to the Ghanaian taxpayer.
According to Sam George, the SIM registration exercise will not impose any financial burden on taxpayers.
Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV’s Face to Face on Tuesday, March 24, Sam George stated, “Part of the reason the Public Procurement Authority invited me to appear with my ministry is that we have written to the PPA and stated that this will be at no cost to the government.
“The commitment authorisation we received from the Finance Ministry for both the CERR and the SIM registration platform was to the effect that it will be at no cost to the Ghanaian taxpayer. When it is not borne by the taxpayer, you need to justify how it will be done,” he said.
“Engagement. We have engaged with the telecom companies and explained to them why they need to bear the cost,” he added.
Sam George further disclosed that the process would be competitive and not sole-sourced.
“We’re not sole-sourcing,” he added.
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