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Know about MSAI

The Mobile Standards Alliance of India (MSAI) is an organization that focuses on the development and promotion of mobile device standards and technologies in India. Established in 2004, MSAI works closely with various stakeholders, including mobile device manufacturers, network operators, regulatory authorities, and other industry players, to create a robust and sustainable mobile ecosystem in the country. Some of the key objectives of MSAI include: 1. Developing and promoting mobile device standards that cater to the specific needs of the Indian market. 2. Encouraging innovation and research in the field of mobile technologies. 3. Facilitating collaboration among industry players to address common challenges and drive the growth of the mobile ecosystem. 4. Advocating for policies and regulations that support the development and adoption of mobile technologies in India. 5. Providing technical assistance and support to stakeholders in the implementation of mobile standards and technolog
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Mobile phones needs unique IMEI - MSAI Feedback

  Telecom regulator TRAI is planning to approach Government of India's Commerce and Industry Ministry to ban imports of mobile phones carrying unauthentic unique IMEI identification number, which helps authorities track users. "TRAI will soon write to the Commerce Ministry to ban such phones. Import of only those cell phones should be allowed which are certified by GSMA and TIA authorised bodies for GSM and CDMA handsets respectively," an official told PTI. IMEI or Mobile Equipment Identifiers (MEID) are 15-digit code assigned to a handset and same appears on the operator's network whenever a call is made. Various concerns had been raised over their usage after terrorist attacks in India. GSM Association and Telecommunications Industry Association are global bodies which provide unique numbers to mobile handset companies. The move aims checking proliferation of mobile handsets with duplicate or cloned IMEI numbers which are also dangerous for national security. Clonin
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