Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) finally presents Mobile Device Management System – MDMS in Nepal. With all the waits and integration the system will effectively decode the issue of grey smartphone imports.
MDMS in Nepal
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MDMS in Nepal
Importing smartphones or let’s say importing through the grey market was a major backlash problem in Nepal. Grey market is referred to the distribution (sales) of official goods via unofficial channels. Meaning in its entity everything from stole phones to importing phones in bulk or the phones that haven’t been accepted ( or received “Type Approval”) from NTA. Resulting in legal revenue for the government and official importers being lost in their business.
For this problem to solve Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) begins by making IMEI registration compulsory and now the MDMS is for the same purpose. The MDMS was delayed because of COVID-19 (second wave) which was originally said to go live in around 2078 Jestha.
Although the original plan was subsequently attempted it didn’t go as planned. But, on Shrawan 27, 2079 the event was held by NTA, Mobile Phone Importers Association (MPIA), Nepal Mobile Distributors Association (NMDA), and other official authorities assured to implement MDMS by Bhadra 30.
So What is MDMS you say?
To put it simply, phones that are brought illegally will not be operated and will efficiently eradicate the illegal sales of smartphones.
P.S. – Don’t buy a phone from an unofficial channel in Nepal.
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MDMS Implementations
MDMS is a centralized government-owned system to keep a record of any and all phones and comparative electronic accessories that enter the country—via their unique IMEI number(s). This incorporates smartphones, highlight phones, bar phones, tablets, etc. So, any gadget with SIM, fundamentally. After its usage:
- Mobile that is not registered at NTA, illegal or grey imports will be ineffective in all networks (NTC, Ncell, Smart) in Nepal.
- Meaning you will be able to use the phone’s functions like Wi-Fi, streaming videos, and others. However, calling and taking calls and messages from SIMs are blocked.
- No cellular connectivity while everything else you’d expect from a smartphone will work perfectly fine.
- Another important thing is if any time you may lose your phone you won’t be eligible to file a police complaint. Likewise, if the phone is MDMS effective the lost or stolen phones may or can be helped by concerned authorities and Nepal police.
According to NTA’s official, mobile phones imported by official distributors are consequently enlisted under MDMS. Other than this, all handeys impoted from overseas for individual utilization until today, Bhadra 30, 2079 (September 15, 2022) have been recorded within the system as well.
Furthermore, the NTA has sent SMS to all phones that are officially brought through the legal procedure by informing them that the phones have been registered under MDMS.
NTA Statement;
Phones brought in for individual utilize to fall beneath the system but such handsets haven’t gotten the SMS. Possibly that’s arriving shortly.
MDMS in Nepal
How to check MDMS Register?
In order to check if your mobile is officially registered in MDMS. Click the link; mdms.nta.gov.np
- After you click the link the following homepage will open;
- Where you need to put the IMEI number to confirm MDMS;
- To know your mobile IMEI Number dial *#06#
- Then, check if your mobile is registered or not;
Note: Phones that are not registered will be blocked within 7 days from today.
How to Register IMEI?
- To enroll, click the link; https://eir.nta.gov.np/individual/register
- You’ll need a JPG or a PDF file of your citizenship (less than 1MB) OR an official ID card. (For foreigners, passport or visa).
- After filling out all the blanks, you’ll receive an email acknowledging your request for IMEI registration.
- Once NTA completes the background study and verifies your application, it will either dis/approve the application.
Note; that this process might take some time to complete.
FAQ
How to check MDMS Register in Nepal?
Open mdms.nta.gov.np<Text IMEI>Confirm it.
What is MDMS?
To put it simply, phones that are brought illegally will not be operated and will efficiently eradicate the illegal sales of smartphones.
How to Register IMEI in Nepal?
https://eir.nta.gov.np/individual/register (copy paste)>fill out the detail> Register.
Note; may take time.
How to IMEI Number in Nepal?
Dial *#06#
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