Wireless Companies Providing Voluntary Anti-Theft Tool for New Smartphones in 2015
Today, CTIA and participating wireless carriers announced major anti-theft protection for new smartphones, starting in July of 2015. The voluntary program , which includes participation from major carriers such as Apple, Google, Microsoft, T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon Wireless.
New smartphones manufactured after July 15, 2014 will feature remote wipe and other methods of rendering the device inoperable to thieves.
- Remote wipe the authorized user’s data (i.e., erase personal info that is added after purchase such as contacts, photos, emails, etc.)
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