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- Govt cracks down on IMEI fraud: Strict mobile ID registration now mandatoryIn an advisory issued to all manufacturers, brand owners, importers, and sellers, the Department of Telecom (DoT) asked them to comply full...18 Nov, 2025, 12.49 AM IST
- Mobile verification platform to boost telcos revenuesThe government is gearing up to introduce a revolutionary platform that enables banks and financial providers to validate mobile numbers ef...30 Oct, 2025, 11.00 AM IST
- DoT's draft eSecurity rules draw fresh flak from telcos, expertsThe rules broaden the scope of traffic data collection and analysis, potentially bringing non-licensee entities like over-the-top (OTT) pla...30 Jul, 2025, 08.56 AM IST
- DoT plans mobile ID checks to curb cyber fraudTo combat online fraud, the telecom department proposes stricter cybersecurity rules, mandating mobile number verification through a centra...26 Jun, 2025, 11.43 PM IST
- Fake caller IDs? Social media platforms told to remove content not in line with Telecom ActThe Department of Telecommunications has asked social media platforms like Meta, Instagram, Google, and X to remove content that aids users...19 Feb, 2025, 08.34 AM IST
- Registration of IMEI number for phones meant for exports not mandatory for now, says DoTMobile phone manufacturers will not need to register the IMEIs of units being manufactured in the country for export for now.03 Dec, 2022, 08.29 AM IST
- DoT mandates IMEI registry before 1st sale or import of mobilesIn a gazette notification, the DoT on Monday, amended the prevention of tampering of the Mobile Device Equipment Identification Number, Rul...27 Sep, 2022, 09.32 PM IST
- Lost phones can be tampered with, tracking may be limitedThe central registry for stolen or lost mobiles may not be able to protect the tampering or untraceablity of the phones. The IMEI can also ...02 Jan, 2020, 07.13 AM IST
- CDoT to develop registry of lost, stolen phones to prevent misuseThe project aims to protect consumer interest, curtail counterfeits, discourage mobile phone theft, help detect cloning of phones and allow...10 Feb, 2018, 06.23 AM IST
- Tampering mobile IMEI number to attract up to 3 years jail, fineWhenever a user makes a call, the call record shows phone number of the caller and IMEI number of the handset from which the call has been ...24 Sep, 2017, 05.21 PM IST
- Why tracking your stolen mobile phone may be tougher than everMobile phone's IMEI number that could help police trace your stolen device can now be altered using tools available in the grey market.28 Aug, 2017, 10.27 AM IST
- Consumers can safeguard mobile phones, private data from theft with government's unique identification numbersThe registry of unique identification numbers is a central system where carriers can share information on stolen devices and prevent them f...05 Jul, 2017, 01.21 AM IST
- DoT plans cell for safeguarding consumers against theft of phones, data on themThe broad aim of the plan is to protect consumer interest, curtail counterfiet mobile phone market, discourage mobile phone theft, detect c...04 Jul, 2017, 07.49 PM IST
- Department of Telecom working on stricter rules for tracking lost cell phonesThe International Mobile Equipment Identity Number (IMEI) helps security agencies in tracking mobile phones as well as calls made from them.26 Jun, 2017, 06.03 PM IST
- IMEI-tampering: Conmen give cops tough time tracking stolen phonesDelhi Police is facing a tough time tracking the 3,700 cellphones that are reported stolen, snatched away or robbed everyday.06 Sep, 2015, 12.46 PM IST
- COAI in talks with govt to legalise handsets without IMEI numbersThe Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), positive that the government would give a green signal for using software to generate I...22 Jan, 2009, 02.23 PM IST
- Telcos in talks with IB for security concernsTelecom companies are in talks with the Intelligence Bureau (IB) to address security concerns over the software they have developed to prov...21 Jan, 2009, 03.54 PM IST
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