FG LATEST DECISION ON PHONES:YOU MAY LOSE ACCESS TO PHONE CONNECTION
FG to block unapproved phones, how to check if yours is approved The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned that mobile phones without the required regulatory approval could be disconnected from telecommunications networks in Nigeria after 30 cumulative days. The commission has introduced a verification process that allows phone owners to check whether their devices meet its requirements before enforcement action is taken. Users can check the status of their phones by dialling the USSD code *315# and selecting option 1, which allows them to verify their devices. Phones that fail the verification process could lose access to Nigerian telecommunications networks after the 30-day period. The move is part of the NCC’s Device Management System (DMS) and Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR), which are designed to identify and restrict the use of mobile devices that do not have the required type approval in Nigeria. Some users have reportedly received text messages w...