Introduction

On April 13th, the Chilean Telecommunications Undersecretariat launched a public consultation (736/2023) to gather various experiences and opinions regarding the adulteration of IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity). The goal is to develop new regulations that will enable the blocking of mobile devices that have been reported stolen, thereby enhancing security tools for users.

Coordination with the Ministry

In collaboration with the Undersecretary for Crime Prevention from the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security, regulations to block stolen mobile equipment will be enforced before they can be sold. This initiative aims to prevent the commercialization of such devices in the informal market. Legislation would also require telecommunications companies to block mobile devices reported stolen or damaged by their users.

Public Consultation Process

To further advance the creation of new regulations aimed at controlling the use of devices with adulterated IMEI, the Telecommunications Undersecretary has commenced this public consultation. The consultation process is designed to collect pertinent information on the matter.

The consultation will last for 45 calendar days from the date of its publication and is available on the SUBTEL website.

Any interested citizen, company, or organization can view the text of the public consultation and contribute their feedback, technical observations, opinions, and experiences until May 28.

Additional Information

For more details, visit the public consultation document: Public Consultation IMEI PDF - https://www.subtel.gob.cl/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/RESEX_N786_2023_Consulta_Publica_IMEI.pdf