Left unclarified, the noble objectives that the CA sought to achieve by implementing the Device Management System (DMS) could be lost on Kenyans. The illegal devices in question include SIM-boxes, counterfeit, sub-standard, non-type approved and stolen mobile handsets. The system has capability to isolate and deny services to the illegal devices as criminals may misuse them to perpetrate crime. The proliferation of non type-approved and counterfeit devices, often illegally imported, presents a serious challenge to mobile networks and subscribers. What’s more, counterfeit devices pose major security and safety risks, as they do not come with a unique IMEI or identification number.

Source: Standard Digital May 01, 2020 05:15 UTC