How to register IMEI of a mobile phone?

 You may have heard, once we buy a mobile phone we need to keep a record of the IMEI of the device. What actually an  IMEI number is? How to find the IMEI of a mobile phone? Is it necessary to register IMEI?

IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is a unique numerical identifier for every mobile device. We can compare it with our name like Ram, Shyam which make us identify among many people. IMEI number is normally 15 digits long. It can be found on the back of your phone or under the battery pack or on the box. You can also get the IMEI of your mobile device by dialing *#06# on any mobile phone. 

IMEI number helps to track a mobile device. Lost/stolen phones can be located easily if you have the IMEI number of your phone. 

Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has started Mobile Device Management System (MDMS) from Shrawan 2078 BS. NTA has started this system to stop the trade of illegal phones in Nepal.

If you are using a mobile phone that you have bought in Nepal, its IMEI number is already registered in Nepal Telecommunications Authority by the seller.  To check the IMEI registration status of your mobile click the link below

Check IMEI                              Register IMEI

Click on know your device. Enter your IMEI number and click on submit. Registration status will be shown.

Note:- Dial *#06# to see the IMEI number of your smartphone.

However, some phones might not be registered in NTA(Nepal Telecommunications Authority). If you are using the phone brought from abroad, you need to register it manually. It is an easy and free process. If you go to mobile stores to register IMEI of your phone you might have to pay high charges. Watch the video below and do it yourself for free.