They announce blocking of unregistered cell phones from July 22: find out if your phone is on the list

The Supervisory Body for Private Investment in Telecommunications (Osiptel) recalled that the process of deactivating cell phones that are not duly registered by mobile service operators is already in force. Since April 22 of this year, the regulatory body requires telephone companies to include new equipment in the Registry of Imported, Assembled and Manufactured Mobile Terminal Equipment (RETMIEF). This will allow the equipment to be validated and can be used in Peruvian territory through the code IMEI.

It should be noted that the measure corresponds to the third phase of the so-called National Registry of Mobile Terminal Equipment for Security (Renteseg), which was implemented in 2019. With these measures, Osiptel seeks to combat the purchase and sale of stolen cell phones by blocking the number IMEI and including it in the so-called black list.

Osiptel blocking: so you can know if your cell phone is on the white list

If you bought your cell phone after April 22 through an importing company, current regulations indicate that it must be registered in the Registry of Imported, Assembled and Manufactured Mobile Terminal Equipment (RETMIEF). Otherwise, you run the risk of your device being blocked by Osiptel. In this sense, the regulatory body announced this week that several users are already receiving alerts indicating that their cell phone is in the process of being deactivated.

In case you want to know the status of your device, possible reports on the IMEI or simply see if everything is going well, you can access the Check your IMEI website. Next, you must follow the following steps:

• Know your number IMEI: This number is unique and is found on all cell phones. To find out, you must dial *#06# on your cell phone. After this, a number of 15 numbers will appear that you must copy to continue with the process.
• In the search box, you must enter the 15 digits of the IMEI
• Next, you must solve the captcha code, and then click on the consult button.

If there is no problem, the report will indicate that the IMEI is clean. Otherwise, the page will warn that the cell phone, in addition to being reported, could be included in the cell phone block scheduled for July 22.

Why did Osiptel block my cell phone?: This you can do if you think it was a mistake

As is remembered, Osiptel already applies a block for cell phones that have problems with the IMEI, either because they are registered as stolen, duplicated or suspended. Furthermore, if you do not regularize the registration of your device until July 22, you also run the risk of being suspended. If you purchased your equipment legal and it is still suspended, you must follow the following steps:

• Go to the offices of your mobile phone operator to file a question about blocking the device.
• The company will validate your identity, IMEI report, chip (SIM) correspondence and other validations.
• If there is no problem, the company will proceed with unlocking the equipment
• If the subscriber is not satisfied with the response, they can go to Osiptel.

What is Osiptel?

Osiptel, whose full name is Private Investment Supervisory Body in Telecommunications, is a Peruvian government entity that is responsible for the regulation and supervision of the telecommunications market in Peru. Founded in 1994, its main objective is to ensure that telecommunications services in the country are provided in an efficient, transparent and competitive manner, promoting the well-being of the people. users and promoting investment in the sector.