It is announced that 27-09-2014 entered into force its decision National Telecommunications and Post Commission, aimed at protecting citizens from theft of mobile devices.
With the aforementioned decision, mobile phone companies are obliged to deactivate (block), through the code I HAVE, all of them Appliances of mobile phones reported by their subscribers as stolen.
Specifically, in case of theft of a mobile phone device and in order to be deactivated, the owner of the device should initially declare the theft to the competent Greek Police Services, indicating the code ISMI, while receiving a theft statement .
Subsequently, he must submit to the provider a mobile telephone company to which he is a subscriber, written request to deactivate the device, attaching the theft statement.
It is noted that the "International Mobile Phone Code - I.M.E.I. (International Mobile Equipment Identifier) consists of 15 or 17 digits and is unique and for this reason it is used by networks mobile number to identify the phone when connecting.
Usually the IMEI number is written on the "socket" that hosts it battery of the phone. It is prominently printed on a white label which also contains other information about the device. In many cases, the IMEI number is written on the packaging, accompanying documents, user manual, but also on the legal proof of purchase of the mobile phones, while it can also be retrieved electronically from the majority of mobile devices.
Please note that useful tips to prevent theft, robbery and loss of mobile devices have been posted on the Greek Police website under the category of "Citizen's Guide".
