Starting tonight, cellphones are going to DIE
Or less dramatically, if you have a Chinese mobile — most of which do not have IMEI numbers — there is need to worry, as the ICI (Indian Cellular Association) will be imposing a ban on the use of such cellphones starting midnight tonight.
IMEI numbers or International Mobile Equipment Identity numbers are unique numbers assigned to each handset. In case of loss or theft of cellphones, these can be used to track your mobile.
Often, stolen phones are sold with their IMEI number erased, or [...]
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