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after a year in Russia may introduce mandatory registration of mobile phone by factory number (IMEI).

As it became known to the newspaper “Kommersant”, after a year in Russia may introduce mandatory registration of mobile phone by factory number (IMEI). The publication was told by sources in the communications market.

a Legislative initiative that modified some of the members of the upper house of the Russian Parliament, provides for free registration of gadgets that are already used in the country at the time of entry into force. However, for new mobile phones check will be paid.

the sources say that the record of the smartphones on the factory room will require their foreign suppliers. Requirement will be in effect in respect of citizens of the Russian Federation, which will bring a new device from abroad.