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Policy framework and recommendations to minimize the usage of substandard, counterfeit and stolen mobile communication devices

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dc.contributor.advisor Samarasinghe ATLK
dc.contributor.author Saputhanthri AP
dc.date.accessioned 2019
dc.date.available 2019
dc.date.issued 2019
dc.identifier.citation Saputhanthri, A.P. (2019). Policy framework and recommendations to minimize the usage of substandard, counterfeit and stolen mobile communication devices [Master’s theses, University of Moratuwa]. Institutional Repository University of Moratuwa. http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/16833
dc.identifier.uri http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/16833
dc.description.abstract Telecommunication sector is one of the technologically advanced sectors, globally. The mobile device market is always growing and it is very competitive. Counterfeit and substandard devices are collectively known as black market devices. Availability of black market and stolen mobile devices is a global issue. When buying a mobile device, most of the people focus on cost, brand and model. The important factors that represent the standard of mobile devices such as validity of International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) and the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) value are neglected. It is important to adhere to a proper policy framework and introduce systems such as Equipment Identity Registers (EIRs) to minimize the usage of black market and stolen mobile communication devices. Mobile device blocking and regulation have become difficult tasks due to the unavailability of proper systems and policies. This has allowed stolen and black market mobile device usage. As per the user survey conclusions, it was identified that user behavior patterns, limitations of existing EIR and prevailing policies should be changed to address the issue. A policy framework that includes the steps of increasing user awareness, establishing a proper blocking mechanism and adding reforms to regulations is recommended as a solution. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.subject ELECTRONIC AND TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING-Dissertations en_US
dc.subject TELECOMMUNICATION-Dissertations en_US
dc.subject MOBILE COMMUNICATION-Policies en_US
dc.subject MOBILE DEVICES en_US
dc.title Policy framework and recommendations to minimize the usage of substandard, counterfeit and stolen mobile communication devices en_US
dc.type Thesis-Full-text en_US
dc.identifier.faculty Engineering en_US
dc.identifier.degree MSc in Telecommunication en_US
dc.identifier.department Department of Electrionic and Telecommunication Engineering en_US
dc.date.accept 2019
dc.identifier.accno TH4267 en_US


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