#Imei Registration

The Ministry of Digital Development is preparing mandatory IMEI registration for smartphones imported into Russia without customs: owners will need to register the device on Gosuslugi within two weeks, or the phone will be disconnected from networks. Experts predict up to 70% of "gray" importers will leave and prices will rise by up to 40%.

The Russian Ministry of Digital Development is preparing a draft on mandatory IMEI registration for smartphones imported without customs: 14 days will be given for legalization via 'Gosuslugi', after which operators will disconnect unregistered devices.