IMEI Number

Why in the News?

The Delhi Police is planning to block stolen or robbed phones by using the device’s International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number.

Key Points:

About

IMEI Number

• IMEI is an unique number that is used to identify a device on a mobile network.
• It has 15 digits and gives phone a unique identity.

Utility:

• IMEI number can help network providers track down a device in case it gets stolen or is lost.
• It can also blacklist devices so that they don’t work, rendering them useless if stolen.