Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association

Canadian wireless industry takes on smartphone theft

The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) and Canada’s wireless carriers today announced a new iniative to combat smartphone and tablet theft. Starting next September, carriers will block service to devices identified as being stolen. Essentially, GSM or LTE wireless devices reported stolen will have their IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number blackflagged and will be denied cellular service. “After comprehensive […]