[kictanet] Counterfeit Phones/Devices

[Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau]

@Muthusi, it would also be prudent for the providers and CCK, to
inform of the subscribers with genuine hansets, via a text message.

On 26/09/2012, Mutua, Muthusi <Mutua at cck.go.ke> wrote:
> Dear Moses,
>
> This is already going on. Mobile networks are part of the partnership
> driving this initiative. If you have not yet received their message, chances
> are that your phone is genuine.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Mutua Muthusi
> CCK
>
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> From: kictanet on behalf of Moses Muya
> Sent: Wed 26/09/2012 08:52
> To: Mutua, Muthusi
> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
> Subject: [kictanet] Counterfeit Phones/Devices
>
>
>
> Listers,
>
> Follow my logic for a moment. MNOs will be 'switching off' counterfeit
> devices soon meaning that they can tell which gadgets are original and which
> ones are counterfeit. Wouldn't it be a good idea for Safaricom, Airtel,
> Orange and Yu Mobile to start informing their clients whether their phones
> will be switched off or not via text? A message in the format "Dear
> customer, your IMEI number ************* shows that you device is
> counterfeit. Kindly purchase an original device to continue enjoying our
> services. Thank you."  I would imagine the cost of doing this is Ksh.0
> within their networks - but I stand to be corrected. For those who have
> original devices, the message would read "Dear customer. From your IMEI
> number, we can tell our device is original. This means that you will
> continue enjoying our services come ** September 2012. Thank you."
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