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Russian ministry proposes IMEI registration for imported smartfones or disconnection
Russia's Ministry of Digital Development proposed requiring registration of smartphones brought into the country without customs clearance by IMEI within two weeks, or else disconnection from mobile service. The draft reportedly would take effect from April 2027.

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| Bucket start | United States | Europe | India | China | Russia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct, 11:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 29 Oct, 13:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 29 Oct, 14:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 29 Oct, 16:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 30 Oct, 00:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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В России предложили блокировать мобильную связь на телефонах, привезенных из-за границы
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