Telecommunications firm Digicel says it’s engaged on an {industry} resolution to stop stolen telephones from accessing all Jamaican cellular networks.
It says the transfer is a big step ahead in an industry-wide effort to stop the sale of stolen telephones.
Digicel Jamaica CEO Jabbor Kayumov mentioned in a press release on Wednesday the corporate is working towards this step in partnership with the Ministry of Science, Vitality, and Expertise.
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“The phrase right here is that, very quickly, stolen telephones will not work on any community in Jamaica. We’re enhancing this assurance by working diligently by collaboration with the Ministry of Science, Vitality, and Expertise and {industry} stakeholders,” mentioned Kayumov.
Prospects of Digicel have already reported the loss or theft of their telephones. Nonetheless, the units are solely blocked on its community.
Digicel mentioned by supporting a cross-network resolution, stolen telephones will likely be disabled and included in a nationwide database, stopping them from being reconnected to any community.
“There’s a vital want for this now, contemplating that extra robberies at present contain the theft of a mobile phone, with some incidents resulting in harm and even demise. This can’t be allowed to proceed,” Kayumov mentioned.
He additional encourages smartphone customers to obtain and make the most of apps that may assist them monitor their units and safe their information within the occasion of telephone theft.