Cell Phone Blocking

In recent years, the global blocking of stolen cell phones has gained prominence as a proposal to combat the illegal market for mobile devices. The idea is to use the IMEI to create an international blacklist, making a cell phone unusable in any country after theft. However, there is resistance from Apple and Google, who prefer their own solutions. The report addresses the technical aspects of the IMEI, legal barriers, company resistance, and blocking methods. It advocates for an international consortium to overcome challenges and recommends individual precautions while agreements and innovations are underway.