The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) says that a new software will be implemented to detect and block the use of unapproved mobile phones that are not registered with the TRCSL.
The TRCSL also urges the public to refrain from purchasing any mobile phones without TRCSL approval in the future.
Commenting further on this matter, TRCSL Director General, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Bandula Herath, stated: “We kindly request the public not to purchase any mobile phones that are not approved by our institution. We will soon be implementing a new automated system to prevent the use of such unauthorized phones.”
He added that this move aims to minimize illegal activities that are taking place due to unauthorized mobile phones and to safeguard mobile phone users in the country.
The TRCSL DG also stated that there is a high possibility that prices will decrease in the future as legally approved mobile phones become more widely available in the market.
