Track It, Block It, Get It Back — CEIR in Action
Track It, Block It, Get It Back — CEIR in Action The Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) is a national system designed to identify, track, and control mobile devices through their unique IMEI numbers. It plays a critical role in reducing phone theft, mobile fraud, and the illegal resale of stolen devices. Acting as a unified and authoritative source, CEIR allows telecom operators and law enforcement authorities to mark any mobile IMEI as stolen, blocked, or recovered. Once marked, that device cannot be used on any registered mobile network even if a thief inserts a new SIM card. The core idea behind CEIR is to make stolen phones useless to criminals, ultimately reducing theft rates and restoring user confidence in mobile security. The system works under strict legal, regulatory, and privacy frameworks. Only authorized users such as police departments, regulators, and licensed operators can modify or query the records. Regular users can only initiate a report of theft or lo...