NCC deploys NG-IMEI Scanner to curb fake phones, improve device verification
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has deployed the NG-IMEI Scanner application to simplify device registration for dealers, detect duplicate International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers and reduce errors in the verification of communication devices.
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NCC deploys NG-IMEI Scanner to curb fake phones, improve device verification. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has deployed the NG-IMEI Scanner application to simplify device registration for dealers, detect duplicate International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers and reduce errors in the verification of communication devices. Covered by 1 publications. Nairametrics: NCC deploys NG-IMEI Scanner to curb fake phones, improve device verification.
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- Nairametrics Nigeria NCC deploys NG-IMEI Scanner to curb fake phones, improve device verification The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has deployed the NG-IMEI Scanner application to simplify device registration for dealers, detect duplicate International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers and reduce errors in the verification of communication devices. 10 h ago · Tier 2
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