5G is future, will encourage new innovations: RS Prasad

New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad launched the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) system to facilitate blocking and tracing of stolen or lost mobile phones in Delhi on December 30. Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Anil Baijal, Telecom Secretary Anshu Prakash, and Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik were also present at the launch. CEIR acts as a central system for all network operators to share blacklisted mobile devices so that devices blacklisted in one network will not work on other networks even if the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card in the device is changed, as per a statement on the CEIR website. While addressing during an event in the national capital on December 30, the Minister of Communications, Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "We have taken a decision on 5G trials. 5G is the future." "We will encourage new innovations. All operators can participate in the 5G trials," he added.