Central portal to reduce misuse of stolen mobile phones

Shillong, Jan 6: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has developed and operationalised the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal to report lost or stolen mobile handsets, and assist in their tracking and recovery.

The initiative prevents the misuse of such devices, thereby enhancing public safety and security.

An official statement said that since the implementation of the CEIR facility in  Meghalaya, a substantial number of users have registered complaints through the portal to block, trace, and recover their mobile phones. Till January 6, a total of 5914 mobile handsets have been reported lost or stolen on the CEIR portal in Meghalaya. Out of these, so far, 1662 mobile handsets have been successfully traced and recovered, reflecting the growing effectiveness of the system and enhanced coordination among stakeholders.

The CEIR portal allows citizens to block lost or stolen mobile phones, preventing misuse, track and recover devices once they reappear on any telecom networks, and unblock recovered devices seamlessly through the same platform

“The success of CEIR in Meghalaya is very encouraging through the active cooperation of Telecom Service Providers (TSPs), state police authorities, and growing public awareness about digital services offered by the Department of Telecommunications”, the department said.

The CEIR system not only safeguards consumer interests but also plays a crucial role in curbing mobile-related cybercrime, discouraging illegal handset trade, and enhancing national digital security.

The department has urged the citizens to promptly report loss or theft of their mobile handset through the CEIR portal at https://www.ceir.gov.in.