Why is it necessary to register IMEI number? And this is a big government step against mobile theft
The IMEI number is a 15 digit unique digit number used by the mobile network to identify the device. It can neither be changed nor can it be tampered with.
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The Telecom Department of the Government of India has taken a new step to crack down on smartphones and their theft incidents. In fact, taking a big step, the Department of Telecom has said that now the mobile manufacturers have been asked to provide International Mobile Equipment Identification (Identity) (International Mobile Equipment) of every device to be manufactured in India.IMEI) has been asked to register the number. Also, before importing a phone that is ready outside the country, its IMEI number information will have to be shared.
In the notification shared by the Department of Telecom, it has been said that the IMEI number of every device to be manufactured in India will have to be registered on the portal Indian Counterfeited Device Restriction prepared by the Telecom Department of India. Along with this, the first information of the sale will also have to be shared.
Stolen and lost phones will be blocked
This notification has been issued under the Prevention of Tampering of Mobile Device Equipment Identification Number (Amendment) Rules, 2022. At present, only the facility to block stolen or lost mobile is available on the portal.
this is the purpose
The government has launched the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) project to block and track lost or stolen mobile phones. With the help of Indian Counterfeited Device Restriction, theft of mobile and their communication is to be stopped.
Purpose of the Central Equipment Identity Register Project
The Central Equipment Identity Register Project (CEIR) aims to address complaints related to stolen or lost phones. Along with this, problems related to counterfeit equipment are also to be solved. Not only this, the IMEI details of the new imported devices will also have to be registered.
Many stolen and lost phones are not found
Let us tell that the chances of getting a phone running on Android OS in India after being stolen or lost are almost non-existent. This problem is about a common man, whose mobile gets lost in metro, train and bus etc.
