The CTIA is an international organization consisting of wireless suppliers and carriers. It has announced that it has completed its stolen smartphone database. The aim of the organization is to help police stop smartphone thefts. Read on.
The problem faced by law enforcement agencies around the world is that smartphones stolen by criminals are shipped to other countries for resale.
The database will hold records of stolen devices, which will help wireless carriers blacklist them. This will help curb mobile phone theft.
Development of the database began a year ago, and the implementation was announced in November 2013.
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Now, let us see whether this step helps control mobile phone thefts around the world.