Blocking of IMEI for lost /stolen mobile handsets
Posted on: November 15, 2010 – Filed under: Bangalore
TRAI Consultation Paper on issues relating to blocking of IMEI for lost/stolen mobile handsets here.
Issues for consultation
1. In order to reduce/discourage mobile theft do you think the blocking of IMEI is an effective solution? Please give reasons
2. In case blocking of IMEI is implemented, to what extent load on the network will increase? Please give details
3. In your opinion who should maintain the CEIR? Please give reasons
4. Should the CEIR be maintained at national level or zonal level? Provide details including the estimated data size
5. Please comment on cost and funding aspects of Centralized EIR ? Please provide detailed cost estimates?
6. Should blocking of IMEI /ESN be chargeable from customer? If yes, what should be the charge?
7. Please give your views on bringing a legislation to prevent reprogramming of mobile devices? In your opinion what are the aspects that need to be covered under such legislation?
8. What should be the procedure for blocking the IMEI?
9. If lost mobile is found, should there be a facility of unblocking the IMEI number? If yes, what should be the process for it? Should there be a time limit for unblocking the IMEI number? Should it be chargeable?
Pls Let us know your comments!