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Nepal to Clamp Down on Unauthorised Imports of Mobile Phones
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Nepal's telecoms regulator has issued a couple of notices warning importers of mobile phones that devices need approval before they can be sold in the country, and that it is seeking views on a base station emission policy.
In a notice published on its website, the regulator warned importers and distributors that selling handsets and telecom equipment without obtaining the certification may face seizure of their products and even closure of their businesses. "Other actions, as per the law, would also follow," the notice said.
They are also considering a plan to require handset serial numbers to be registered with the mobile networks before a handset can be used.
The regulator estimates that around 800 devices have approval for sale in the country - although about double that number are being sold by retailers.
In other news, the regulator also called for submissions as it prepares a policy of radio emissions standards from base stations to ensure they comply with international health standards.
Currently there is no formal policy, although as base stations are imported from vendors, they tend to be compliant with most foreign regulations anyway.
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