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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT color=#000000 size=2 face=Arial>Dear Moses,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT color=#000000 size=2 face=Arial>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.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT size=2 face=Arial><STRONG>Mutua Muthusi</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT size=2 face=Arial><STRONG>CCK</STRONG></FONT></DIV></DIV>
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<FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><B>From:</B> kictanet on behalf of Moses Muya<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wed 26/09/2012 08:52<BR><B>To:</B> Mutua, Muthusi<BR><B>Cc:</B> KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<BR><B>Subject:</B> [kictanet] Counterfeit Phones/Devices<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<P><FONT size=2>Listers,<BR><BR>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."<BR>_______________________________________________<BR>kictanet mailing list<BR>kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<BR><A href="https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet">https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet</A><BR><BR>Unsubscribe or change your options at <A href="https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mutua%40cck.go.ke">https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mutua%40cck.go.ke</A><BR><BR>The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.<BR><BR>KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.<BR></FONT></P></DIV></BODY></HTML>