Government Commences Sending Text Confirmations to Users in Line with IMEI Regulation

  • The Ministry of Communication and Informatics (“Ministry”) has started to deliver text messages to the general public in line with the Regulation of the Minister of Communication and Information which regulates the control of telecommunications equipment and/or devices which are connected to mobile cellular networks through the identification of international mobile equipment identities which came into force on 18 April 2020.
  • According to Ismail, the Director-General of Resources and Equipment of Post and Information Technology at the Ministry, all users of registered mobile phones, laptops and tablets will receive notifications without first having to complete any IMEI registrations.
  • However, it is important to note that any devices which have yet to satisfy relevant requirements and/or which are obtained through any illegal activity will have their collectivity restricted to the country’s mobile-cellular networks.
  • The Ministry is also urging any members of the general public who are intending to purchase any mobile phones, laptops or tablets via offline means after 18 April 2020 to ensure that their SIM cards are activated prior to making any payments. (ANT)
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  • The Ministry of Communication and Informatics (“Ministry”) has started to deliver text messages to the general public in line with the Regulation of the Minister of Communication and Information which regulates the control of telecommunications equipment and/or devices which are connected to mobile cellular networks through the identification of international mobile equipment identities which came into force on 18 April 2020.
  • According to Ismail, the Director-General of Resources and Equipment of Post and Information Technology at the Ministry, all users of registered mobile phones, laptops and tablets will receive notifications without first having to complete any IMEI registrations.
  • However, it is important to note that any devices which have yet to satisfy relevant requirements and/or which are obtained through any illegal activity will have their collectivity restricted to the country’s mobile-cellular networks.
  • The Ministry is also urging any members of the general public who are intending to purchase any mobile phones, laptops or tablets via offline means after 18 April 2020 to ensure that their SIM cards are activated prior to making any payments. (ANT)
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