The government can introduce mandatory registration of mobile phones by factory number (IMEI) in mid-2021. Under the new version of the bill, which is pending approval in the presidential administration, pay the procedure is only for new devices, the requirement will apply in particular to citizens of importing from abroad. This should help to combat theft and to limit the interests of the official distributors for indirect sales of smartphones.Paid registration of all mobile devices operating in networks of mobile operators, international mobile equipment identity IMEI can start with Russia since July 1, 2021, from of the revised bill of the group of Federation Council members (there is a “b”). The three interlocutors of “Kommersant” in the communications market, the project passes final approval in the presidential administration, and then may be submitted to the Duma. The document is discussed with a January 2019, it is assumed that to register a smartphone by the IMEI will compel them importers, that is, including, and citizens who purchased the device abroad.The new version assumes that the order and amount of payment for the registration will be set by the government, although in the first version of established limit no more than 100. However, a number of requirements tendered: the device that will be used in Russia at the time of entry of the bill into force, you can register for free. In addition, under the control action will not get smartphones and other devices with SIM cards purchased for state and municipal needs. The equipment that will not be registered or will be coincident with a different IMEI may be blocked by the mobile operator. From 1 January 2024, they can also begin to block lost or stolen devices.To strengthen the notion of IMEI in the legislation offers the Federal government the draft law on distance selling of SIM cards, reported “Kommersant” on April 23. The Ministry wants to grant subscribers the right to pay the room at check-in Unified system of identification and authentication. This will allow in case of loss or theft of your phone to confirm the fact of possession and to block the connection on the device, explained “Kommersant” Deputy Minister Lyudmila Bokova, who last year as a Senator, acted as an initiator of the project of the Federation Council about the IMEI.It is assumed that to maintain a database of the IMEI is under the jurisdiction of Rossvyaz Central research Institute of communication and management (crid). Test data exchange with TsNIIS “Megaphone”, “Vympelcom” and Tele2 started in November 2019 was reported to the TACC. Overall, the initiative will contribute to a “whitewashing” of the smartphone market, I believe in Tele2. The operator recognized the results of the testing whiskersuccessful, but noted that the implementation of the initiatives will require a cost to purchase equipment and licenses for software.”The megaphone” while is difficult to assess the possible costs, because there is no precise understanding of the mechanism of implementation of the system. MTS are generally satisfied with the bill, but notes that while a full pilot and to assess the costs difficult. In “Vympelcom” have refused comments.Manufacturers and sellers of devices in General, not against initiatives, but it is effective in countries where emphasis on the fight against the theft of smartphones, says the Association of trading companies and manufacturers of consumer electronic and computer equipment (includes Apple, Samsung, Philips, LG and other manufacturers) Anton Guskov. As a measure aimed at maintaining law and order, to enter for her charge it is impossible, he insists: order is already paid from taxes. Otherwise, according to Mr. Guskov, the introduction of a new payment you need to fix the Tax code.Julia Silence
