With ban looming: Check, verify, get new IMEI number

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ICA states that many a times, genuine IMEI numbers are copied and given to illegal handsets. Therefore customers should check whether the phones they have these copied numbers, by ensuring that they check for proper numbers in every new handset.

CJ: Akbar Majid

Sat, Nov 21, 2009 12:54:31 IST

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THE INDIAN Cellular Association (ICA) has called for a ban on cloned International Mobile Equipment Identification (IMEI) numbers, stating that they pose a danger to national security. ICA has asked the government to ban these numbers in the same manner, it has banned the mobile handsets which do not have IMEI number.

ICA has reported that many a times, genuine IMEI numbers are copied and given to illegal handsets. Therefore it has asked the customers to check whether the phones they have these copied numbers, by ensuring that they check for proper numbers in every new handset they purchase.

It is pertinent to mention here that the union government has asked telecom operators to stop processing call from handsets, which do not have their IMEI numbers in the updated GSMSA updates from November 30.

ICA said that there is a huge market of unbranded phones in the country, which has emerged as a challenge to the mobile handset manufacturers as well as government for the security challenges posed by them.

What is an IMEI number ?

IMEI number is a 15 digit number assigned to a mobile handset. Every set has a unique number and it helps in tracking the mobile phones.

How to Find an IMEI number ?

Type *#06# on your mobile handset and the IMEI number will come on your screen.

Verification of IMEI numer?

Send an SMS with the text IMEI to either 57886 or 53232 and you will find out about the validity of your IMEI number. One can also get an IMEI number from Mobile Standards Alliance of India by paying Rs 199.

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