Q. With respect to the Central Equipment Identity Registry (CEIR) system, consider the following statements:

1. It is implemented by department of telecommunication.
2. It acts as a central system for all network Operators to share black listed mobile devices.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 & 2
Notes: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) plans to implement the Central Equipment Identity Registry (CEIR) to combat counterfeit mobile phones, reduce theft, protect consumers, and assist law enforcement. CEIR will connect to the IMEI database of all mobile operators, allowing them to share blacklisted devices. A blacklisted device will be inoperable across all networks, regardless of SIM card changes.