How to register a mobile phone according to the new rules in Kazakhstan. Registration mobile bank Sberbank

Russia has approved a bill regarding mandatory registration mobile devices by IMEI. Such devices include modems, smartphones, tablets, classic phones and other gadgets in which a SIM card is installed. Registration will be carried out not only by ordinary citizens, but also by importing companies importing handsets and devices from abroad. Possibility provided self-registration on some special portal.

The bottom line is this: the phones will be linked to a SIM card. If the handset is lost, it will be possible to block the possibility of its use in domestic networks. The procedure will become possible only after verification. In addition, 2-3 years after the system is launched, blocking of tubes that are not in the database will begin. It turns out that we are partially returning to the end of the 90s, when you had to get permission to use the phone. The operators’ billings even had a corresponding field where information about the received permit was indicated.

Devices that have not undergone official approval will also be illegal. customs clearance. This raises several questions:

• Will the phone be “black” if you buy it on Aliexpress after the system is launched;
• What should those who bought a phone abroad and imported it into the Russian Federation for personal use do?
• What to do if you are already using a phone purchased before the launch of the IMEI control system.

The authors of the bill cite the experience of foreign countries, where after the introduction of the system the number of tax deductions increased and crime associated with the theft of mobile phones decreased. When it comes to taxes, everything falls into place - according to the authors, up to 40% of pipes are imported into Russia illegally or at a reduced cost.

It’s interesting that when it comes to benefits for people, bills are considered for months and years. When it comes to tax deductions, laws are approved within a few days. Information about the bill June 28, 2018. Less than a few days later, it was already approved (although how accounting and control will be carried out is not entirely clear). Let's take, for example, the draft law on - nothing has been heard about it. Moreover, the first opinions on the need to abolish intranet and national roaming were heard a few years ago - they are still there.

So that the news does not seem too boring (well, we should register the handset on a special website), let us point out two important points:

• The control system will not be financed by the state - therefore, the responsibility for control will fall on the shoulders of operators and on our wallets (operators will need to somehow “recoup” the costs of creating and maintaining a registry of phones and smartphones);
• Subscriber costs will increase due to the fact that you will have to buy handsets officially cleared by customs (remember, in Russia phones are traditionally more expensive than in China).

We will again have to pay more - first we pay for the “Yarovaya package”, and then for the law on mandatory registration of mobile devices.

The Ministry of Information and Communications of the Republic of Kazakhstan explained in what cases Kazakhstanis need to visit the offices of operators mobile communications to register the phone, the correspondent reports.

"In order to simplify the registration process subscriber devices if the cellular operator has information about the owner’s IIN subscriber number it will not be necessary to attend customer departments cellular operators. However, in the databases of mobile operators, some subscribers are registered by IIN, some by TRN or ID number. This is due to the fact that operators have been operating on the market since 1998, and the legal requirements for registering a SIM card using the subscriber’s IIN were introduced on January 1, 2013. Accordingly, cellular operators send SMS messages in order to update subscriber bases,” the Ministry of Information and Communications said.

The MIC noted that telephone registration for the subscriber will be free of charge. Devices defined by the rules are subject to registration, but exactly which gadgets are not specified.

"All subscriber cellular communication devices that have an identification code assigned by the manufacturer and operating in cellular communication networks on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan are subject to registration, with the exception of subscriber devices located in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan in roaming, and machine-to-machine interaction (M2M, that is, devices such as ATMs, POS terminals. - Author's note). IN this moment Work is underway to introduce appropriate amendments to the current Rules for registration of subscriber devices, which will regulate the detailed procedure and complete mechanism for registering subscriber devices of cellular communications,” noted the MIC of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

When registering, the owner of the device must provide the following information to the mobile operator:

Information about the individual identification number(IIN, for an individual) or business identification number (BIN, for a legal entity);

Cellular device identification code (IMEI);

The number that is used on the device being registered.

“All information is sent free of charge by cellular operators to the operator of the database of identification codes of subscriber devices of cellular communications. All collected data will be stored in a single database of identification codes of subscriber devices of the cellular network,” explained the MIC of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The entire year 2018 is allotted for device registration. Starting next year, 2019, communications will be disabled on unregistered gadgets. Responsibility for confidentiality, that is, for the illegal dissemination of telephone registration information, will be borne by the operator of the database of identification codes of subscriber cellular devices.

“In addition, all necessary engineering works to create a database of identification codes and its operation on the basis of the established RSE “State Radio Frequency Service,” concluded the MIC of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Beeline said that they will tell the details after they adopt the rules for registering phones.

The merged company Altel and Tele2 found it difficult to explain how phones would be registered.

"IN currently We find it difficult to answer the details of registration of subscriber devices, since the draft rules for their registration are currently under discussion with the regulator. The adoption of the rules is expected in the near future, after which we will be ready,” the press service of the merged company Altel and Tele2 said.

Kcell decided not to explain at all how they will register devices.

“On the issues you raised, clarifications were given by the Committee of Communications, Information and Informatization; in this regard, Kcell does not see the need to somehow supplement them on its part,” the Kcell press service said.

Earlier, Deputy Chairman of the State Control Committee in the field of communications, information and media of the Ministry of Information and Communications, Vitaly Yaroshenko, explained why telephone registration was being introduced.

“This is done in order to facilitate the work of the authorities carrying out operational investigative activities, searching for stolen phones, searching for criminals and solving crimes. That is, if you actually have your phone registered, and tomorrow you lost it or it was stolen from you, you write statement and fact law enforcement agencies they will be able to find it using the IMEI code,” he explained.

In late March Beeline subscribers received an SMS about the need to register a mobile phone. The operator's message says that you need to send your IIN number to 6914.

In mid-February, Minister of Information and Communications Dauren Abaev, in an interview with the Kazakhstanskaya Pravda newspaper, explained that the measure to register mobile phones was adopted back in 2016 as part of a package of amendments aimed at combating extremism and terrorism.

"However, as further practice has shown, the IMEI code itself does not allow identifying the owner of a mobile device. Moreover, there are cell phones on the market with the same IMEI codes. The only in an effective way In this whole situation, the IMEI code of the device is linked to the owner’s IIN and subscriber number. When the phone is registered in this way, cell phone thefts will become meaningless,” the minister said.

According to the Law "On Communications", each subscriber is required to provide his IIN and IMEI code of the device to the cellular operator. Mobile phones that are not registered by January 1, 2019 will be disconnected. The registration rules have already been approved by the Ministry of Information and Communications, and they are the same for everyone. True, some mobile operators are just working on the methods, while others already provide ready-made algorithms.

1. Why was registration necessary?

At the beginning of 2017, Minister of Information and Communications Dauren Abaev, in an interview with the Kazakhstanskaya Pravda newspaper, noted that registering mobile phones is a measure adopted as part of a package of legislative amendments aimed at combating extremism and terrorism in the country.

Initially, it was planned to limit ourselves to collecting only IMEI codes of mobile phones, but later it turned out that there are devices on the market in which they are absolutely identical. To get the real effect of registration, the IMEI code of the device must be linked to the owner’s IIN and subscriber number. The authorized agency assures that after the introduction of mandatory registration, phone thefts will become simply meaningless, since new owners will not be able to use someone else’s device.

2. In what cases is registration not required?

All mobile phone users are required to register their phones in our country. An exception is provided only for owners of phones roaming in Kazakhstan. Tourists who want to buy a SIM card from one of the Kazakh mobile operators will have to register on common rights, even if they plan to use the connection for only a few days. Instead of IIN, foreigners will provide a passport number.

3. What is the registration procedure?

The registration procedure is free. By general rules You can go through it in two ways: by coming to the office of a mobile communications company or remotely. Both methods are equivalent, the main thing is to provide the required information in full: IIN from individuals, BIN - from legal entities, in addition, telephone identification code and subscriber number.

The rules establish: registration or re-registration for individuals is carried out within a period not exceeding 4 working hours, for legal procedures can last up to 8 working hours. The period is counted from the moment the information is submitted.

During the registration of a mobile device, cellular communications are turned off - with the exception of services required directly for registration. These services are determined by the cellular operator.

The subscriber number must be registered to the person using it. It is prohibited to register a device to one family member if it will be used by another. If the phone breaks down and the subscriber decides to use another device during repairs, its registration is also required. It will be necessary to first deregister the subscriber device sent for repair.

4. How can subscribers of different mobile operators register?

There is no point in dwelling in detail on the registration procedure at company offices - their employees themselves must orient clients on the spot. We asked mobile operators about the algorithm for completing the procedure independently. Not everyone is ready to fully present them yet.

Phones served on the network operator Beeline until January 1, 2019, are registered automatically in local system and are transferred to the database of identification codes (BDIC). Automatically - this means that the operator sees in his systems all three parameters IIN, MSISDN (subscriber number) and IMEI (device number), which will be transferred to the BDIC.

The subscriber only needs to check that his number is registered correctly and that he has an IIN. If the IIN is missing, you must provide the missing information to the operator for inclusion in the database. You can check the correctness of registration by dialing *835# from Beeline numbers and pressing the call button. In response, the subscriber will receive an SMS with his data, which is available from the mobile operator.

You can register in one of the following ways:

1. Send your IIN (12 digits) to the short number 6914 from the Beeline number.
2. Dial *691#.
3. Call number 6914. Opening hours: 09:00 - 01:00.
4. Send IIN in the "My Beeline" application.
5. Send data via QIWI terminals when replenishing your balance.

Tele2 and Altel

Tele2 and Altel offered several ways to register phones:

• send your IIN to short number 6914 from Tele2 number;
• dial the command *6914#;
• contact the Tele2 communication salon;
• enter your IIN in a special field and click on the “Submit” button on the Internet resources http://imei.altel.kz or http://imei.tele2.kz. When opening these sites via the Tele2 or Altel data network, the subscriber number is determined automatically (while the sites are operating in test mode).

To check which IMEI of devices have already been registered for the number, you need to dial the command *6914#. You can check the correctness of the subscriber number registration by command *835# or personal account on the operator's website.

To re-register the device and deregister the device, the subscriber must contact the Tele2 and Altel communication salon.

Kcell and Activ

Kcell and Activ subscribers have phone registrations. They can send the IIN via SMS and USSD command.

The easiest way is to register via SMS. The subscriber will receive an SMS with short number 6006 with information about required registration. In response, you need to send your IIN. Or you can independently send an SMS to number 6006 with your IIN number. After this, the subscriber will receive a message stating that the information has been accepted for further registration.

The second method is to dial the USSD command *660# and the dial button on your phone, after which a field will open in which you need to enter your IIN and click the “Submit” button. Registration information will be accepted.

Tablets, smart watch, such as, Apple Watch, children's GPS watches, modems, routers - also need to be registered. Kcell subscribers can do this in their personal account on the websites kcell.kz and activ.kz.

5. How to register children and teenagers?

If the owner of the phone is not yet 14 years old, then the procedure must be completed by legal representatives on his behalf. Teenagers between the ages of 14 and 18 may register their communication device only with the consent of their parents or guardians.

6. Can a mobile operator refuse to register a subscriber?

Circumstances under which mobile operator could refuse the subscriber to register, a little, but they still exist:

• if the identification code of this phone is already registered with another subscriber in the BDIC;
• if the subscriber number is registered to another owner.

7. What should owners of dual-SIM phones do?

A dual-SIM phone has two IMEI codes, so owners of such mobile devices will need to register each slot. That is, you will have to register your phone twice: with each operator separately. There is no other option provided. Registration with only one of them mobile companies means that the second one will be disabled. If a dual-SIM subscriber device has one identification code, then it can be recognized as duplicated, so it is recommended to register it this year, since in 2019 devices with duplicate or incorrect identification codes will not be subject to registration.

If in dual sim phone If only one subscriber number is used, then all identification codes in the device must be registered, indicating the IIN and subscriber number. The legislation does not limit the number of different identification codes for one subscriber number.

8. When does the registration deadline expire?

Access to communication services should be limited to all unregistered subscribers from January 1, 2019. Is there any provision Extra time for those who for some reason will not have time to do this on time, it is still unknown. Most likely, this will depend on exactly when mobile operators begin registration. So far, registration methods are provided only by Beeline.

9. Will another subscriber be able to use the registered phone?

In order for the new owner to be able to use the device, it will need to be re-registered. To do this, first the mobile operator must receive from former owner consent: verbal or documentary confirmation of the transfer of ownership, use or possession, and then accept the application for registration from the new owner. This, if you believe the developers, will make the theft of phones in Kazakhstan pointless, since new ones will not be able to use them without the consent of the previous owners.

If the owner of the phone stops using mobile device, he can deregister it. To do this, you need to submit an application to the cellular communication company in free form. The procedure for deregistration of a subscriber's cellular communication device is carried out within the following period: for individuals - up to 4 working hours, for legal entities - up to 8 working hours.

Subscribers not registered by IIN will not be serviced from January 1, 2019 and cellular communication will not be able to use it.

Linking IMEI codes cellular device to a telephone number is not an innovation, this norm was introduced back in 2016, amendments were made to the Law “On Countering and Combating Terrorism and Extremism.” However, now the norm has become mandatory - by the end of 2018, mobile users in Kazakhstan will have to link their numbers to an IIN. The correspondent found out how to register

According to the Deputy Chairman of the Telecommunications Committee of the MIC of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Vitaly Yaroshenko, today there are about 30 million subscriber devices registered in the country, the IMEI codes of which are linked to phone numbers from three telecom operators (Beeline, Activ and Tele 2).

“However, these devices, namely IMEI codes, are not yet linked to the IIN of citizens. The telecom operator, when servicing a subscriber using a SIM card, sees the IMEI code of the device, in other words, which phone the SIM card is inserted into,” Yaroshenko explained .

He noted that registering the code will simplify the procedure for finding a mobile phone in the event of its theft or loss.

“If a person’s phone is stolen, he will write a statement, indicate his IMEI code, but he will not be able to prove that it is his phone and not another person. After registration, the person will come to write a statement, indicate the IMEI code, IIN, and then it will be possible to figure out from the database who is using it. This will happen due to the fact that a person inserts a SIM card into the phone, then the telecom operator will be able to see who is using it and block the connection, because the IMEI code of the device will already be listed as stolen," he said, emphasizing that this database will be created jointly with law enforcement agencies.

Thus, users of communication services will need to register their devices before the end of 2018, and from January 1, 2019, communication services will not be provided to unregistered subscribers.

Linking IMEI codes to IIN in mandatory, according to the expert, will begin around June, however exact date unknown. But Yaroshenko advises the population of the country to think now whether their numbers are registered correctly, and if not, to re-register the number in their name, which is very important, because registration will be carried out via an SMS message from the telecom service operator. This was done in order to avoid a big rush in the branches of cellular operators.

Registration rulesIMEI code to citizen’s IIN:

1. Registration will be simple. The mobile operator will send the subscriber an SMS message with the following text: “Dear Full name, Your device such and such, IMEI code so-and-so, do you want to link it to the IIN?" If a person clicks YES, then the phone and number will be linked to the IIN. In this case, you will not need to go to the cellular operator department.

2. If the data in the SMS message does not match, you must go to the cellular operator’s department and register the number correctly.

3. Registration is carried out from the age of 16, that is, from the moment of receiving an identity card.

4. The number of registered phones is not limited, so parents can register the cell phones of their children under 16 years old with their IIN.

5. A phone brought from another country can also be registered by phone number and IIN.

6. To link another phone to a number and IIN, you just need to insert the SIM card into another device and wait for the SMS message.

7. Subscribers not registered by IIN will not be served from January 1, 2019 and will not be able to use cellular communications until they link the IMEI code to the IIN.

The procedure does not look difficult, but the question arises - what to do if cellular telephone bought secondhand or at a pawnshop, how to register? In this case, the deputy chairman of the telecommunications committee believes, the buyer should take care of re-registering the phone with his IIN.

“It is necessary to re-register the phone if it is purchased second-hand or at a pawnshop, otherwise the buyer will not be the owner of either the number or the phone, and then problems may arise. For example, the person who sold the phone can put it on the wanted list the very next day and take it away back. Of course, the conditional seller is not obliged to go to the telecom operator and unregister the phone before selling, but it is better to do this. In turn, the person who bought the phone must go and register it for himself,” said the buyer. Yaroshenko.

There is another side to the coin. Phones purchased this way may be stolen. What to do in such cases? According to Yaroshenko, if a person bought a phone that is listed as stolen, then telecom operators will not service it when he inserts a SIM card into the phone.

“Consequently, a conscientious buyer will go to his operator to find out why the network is not working? Then he will find out that the purchased phone was stolen and resold. Next, telecom operators will report this to law enforcement agencies. Then an investigation will be carried out,” the speaker explained.

Every mobile phone has its own special code- mobile equipment identifier, abbreviated as IMEI. This code serves to mobile operator could separately identify each mobile phone on the network. The IMEI code is entered into the mobile phone during production and, as a rule, cannot be changed during its operation.

Finding out the IMEI code of your device is easy. The easiest way is to look at the IMEI code on the phone box. If it is not there, then you can look at the IMEI on the cover or under the phone battery next to the barcode. If the phone case and battery have been replaced, it is better not to risk it; dial the following code on the phone keypad: *#06#, then Phone IMEI will be displayed on the screen.