Lost Mobile Phones

Govt portal pins 285,000 missing phones, but only 20,771 recovered

However, recoveries stand at only 20,771 devices so far

More than 2,200 lost mobile phones traced in Telangana in two months

The official said a total of 34,200 mobile devices were blocked during the period, acting on the complaints received from citizens

Lost your mobile phone? C-DoT's Sanchar Saathi portal will help block it

C-DoT has launched a service that will help you block your stolen or lost mobile phone device. Once blocked it will not work on any mobile network in India

Here's how to track and block your lost smartphone on Sanchar Saathi portal

The Sanchar Saathi portal uses the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) to help users track and block their lost smartphones

Govt to launch tracking system to block lost, stolen phones from May 17

Telecom network providers will have access to the list of approved IMEI numbers. Using this list, they will be able to check the entry of any unauthorised mobile phones on their network

Portal to track, recover lost mobile phones to be unveiled on May 17

With the help of this portal, users can also access their SIM card number and block it if anybody is found using the SIM through the owner's ID

Delhi pips Mumbai as most forgetful city in Uber Lost and Found Index

One commuter left behind a big screen television; some forgot brooms and children's strollers

What is an IMEI number and how does it help protect your mobile phone?

IMEI is a unique, 15-digit number and is used to identify a device on a mobile network

Lost your mobile? You may soon block all services even if SIM is removed

DoT has barred telecom operators from providing service to any mobile phone with fake IMEI number