The government's Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) initiative will help you track a lost or stolen smartphone and block it from being used further.
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New system
The CEIR system, headed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), is likely to be launched this week. The tentative launch date is May 17.
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IMEI number
The government mandates that the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number should be disclosed before a mobile is sold in India.
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Locate lost phones
The CEIR system will allow telecom operators to access IMEI numbers and the associated mobile numbers. Further, it will block cloned handsets.
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Traceability
"If anyone tries to use the blocked mobile phone, its traceability is generated," mentions the official CEIR website.