NEW DELHI: The Government is putting in place a new system that will block all services on stolen or lost mobile phones on any network even if the SIM card is removed or IMEI number of the handset is changed.
State-run BSNL has been entrusted with the job of running a six-month pilot project in Maharashtra from its Pune centre to develop implementation methodology and software for the new system called Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR).
The CEIR will aim to bring down the number of counterfeit mobile phones and discourage theft. It is also expected to protect consumer interest and facilitate law enforcement authorities for lawful interception, an official document said.
“DoT (Department of Telecom) intends to implement CEIR that connects to the IMEI database of all mobile operators. (AGENCIES)
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