January 30, Colombo (LNW): The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has issued a warning to the public, advising against purchasing mobile phones that have not been approved by the Commission.
A new software system will soon be introduced to identify and block mobile phones that are not in compliance with the country’s regulations, TRCSL Director General Retired Air Vice Marshal Bandula Herath explained.
This move is part of the Commission’s efforts to ensure that all mobile devices used in Sri Lanka meet the required standards and have been properly registered.
The TRCSL confirmed that as of January 28, 2025, all mobile phones currently in circulation within the country had been successfully verified.
However, the issue arises from phones that were brought into Sri Lanka after this date without going through the proper registration process.
Although the Commission is implementing the new system to monitor and block these unapproved devices, it has assured the public that this process will not take effect immediately.
The TRCSL emphasised that users of unapproved devices will be given time to resolve any issues before any action is taken.
This initiative aims to protect consumers from the potential risks associated with using unapproved or counterfeit mobile phones, which could pose security and safety concerns.
