Indian Cellphone Got Blocked for not having proper IMEI code : Mobile Tips
IMEI number is a 15-digit unique number, which appears on the operator’s network whenever a call is made. It helps to track or block a mobile phone, if it is lost or the SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module) is changed.
Indian Cellphone Got Blocked for not having proper IMEI code : Mobile Tips
The choice to ban the phones was taken after intelligence agencies reported that militants had used mobile phones without IMEI number in launching attacks.
The market is flooded with Chinese made handsets with a variety of features, which does not have IMEI, and consumers using these instruments said that they were facing a tough time.
‘My cell phone is not working due to lack of IMEI number and I am very disturbed. If this was the step that the Government was going to take for security reasons, then why were these phones allowed in the market,’ said Amit, a consumer.
But, there are reports that these instruments may become operational with a new IMEI card issued by the authorities.
‘As per the information we have, the consumer whose cellular services
have been blocked due to new provision of IMEI, they need not worry because new IMEI cards will be issued (by the authorities) for a reasonable price of Rs. 150 to 200,’ said Dinesh Modi, dealer of cell phones.
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Currently there are many China mobiles which have IMEI numbers but they are of 16 digit so now we have to pay 200r.s. to get an proper IMEI number
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Although my sisters are using china mobiles and now they sold it for half rate and took new Nokia sets as they were unsatisfied with the features of it.
Fact : More than 2 lakhs of china mobiles were blocked only in Bangalore
imei is a huge thing in the uk, all phones have it plus networks, check each others providers phones
wow, they were really used by militants because they knew it was lacking this feature? they are indeed getting smarting by the minute. i reckon it is excellent to enforce this feature, although it is not very honest to those who have bought and were not aware.