International Multi-Carrier Stolen Phone Database is Finally Complete

Cellular carriers have finally complete the unified database that prevents stolen phones from being used on 3G and 4G networks if their owners report them as stolen. However, it’s not the most foolproof method. Regions like Russia and China are not participating, despite being a major destination for stolen phones.

Earlier this fall, a number of US district attorneys from major cities like New York and San Francisco accused CTIA and carriers of blocking a Kill Switch that would deter phone thefts.