NTC Boosts Crackdown vs Stolen Phones

NTC boosts crackdown vs stolen phones

MANILA, Philippines — Refurbished phones and other mobile devices are next on the government’s list of markets it wants to regulate, with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) drafting rules that would dictate who can import and sell them in the Philippines. According to the NTC, the proposed rules are, in part, meant to curb the

NTC proposes tighter rules for secondhand, refurbished phones

Buying a used phone in the Philippines can sometimes feel like buying a secondhand car without getting to look under the hood. You check the screen. You test the cameras. You peek at the battery health. Maybe you punch in the IMEI number and ask the seller, “Boss, sure ka bang wala itong problema?” (“Boss, are you sure this doesn’t have any issues?”) The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) wants you to have more answers before you hand …

The NTC wants to regulate the sale of used phones and gadgets

Airing concerns on the sale of illegally acquired or stolen phones, and the concerns regarding the trade of tampered and defective phones, the NTC is looking to issue rules and regulations with the sale of used phones, tablets, and other gadgets. NTC’s proposed circular covers the regulations on importation, dealership, accreditation, labeling, and sale of refurbished and used mobile phones, tablets, and other devices or equipment. The governmen…

NTC proposes regulation to stop unauthorized sale of stolen smartphones, gadgets

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NTC wants to regulate sale of used and refurbished gadgets - Technobaboy

NTC plans to regulate used and refurbished mobile phones to curb stolen, tampered, and defective devices in the Philippine market.