Why IMEI no is required?

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Anorion

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^ yeah but what kind of terrorist activities can terrorists indulge in using phones without IMEI numbers that they cannot do with phones that have a valid IMEI number?
 

neolithian

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I know this thread hasnt been used for a while, but i was reading and thought this question was relevant.

If the IMEI is used to track / trace and block the phone, how can a provider know whether the IMEI has been changed on the phone ?
For instance, a terrorist or thief has aquired the phone, they substitute the IMEI with one from a disused or broken phone, is there a preventative measure in place for this ?
 
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