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Buying a secondhand hand phone? Stop! Make sure you do this first
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Buying a secondhand hand phone? Stop! Make sure you do this first

[ad_1] The Department of Telecom (DoT) has introduced the Sanchar Saathi portal, enabling individuals to block and track their lost or stolen mobile phones throughout India. Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the portal would facilitate blocking, tracking, and verification of used devices before purchase.What mobile users can do on the Sanchar Saathi websiteThe first component of the Sanchar Saathi portal is the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR). If a mobile phone is lost, individuals can visit the portal, complete an identity verification process, provide an undertaking, and promptly interact with law enforcement agencies and telecom service providers to block the lost device. Sanchar Saathi offers a "Know Your Mobile" feature that allows users to verify th...