Fake IMEI could mean the end of your phone.

As per Government directive, handsets with non-genuine IMEI will stop working on all networks by 30th November, 2009.

• What is IMEI ?
  Each GSM mobile handset has a unique 15 digit code called IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)

• How to Check IMEI in your Handset?
  
  Check your handset IMEI by dialing *#06#. A Fifteen digit number will be displayed on your handset.
  

• How to validate IMEI?
  
  To validate the IMEI please send SMS (@Rs. 3) with the 15 digit number to 53232 or 57886 in the following format.: Send-IMEI <15> to 53232 e.g. IMEI 351869910443360 to 53232
  
  
  Message Displayed for Correct IMEI: Success!!........
  Message Displayed for Incorrect IMEI: Alert!! Invalid IMEI……
  
  Contact your Service Provider
  Contact GII (Genuine IMEI Implant) Center.
  

• While visiting GII

1. Visiting only Govt. authorized GII.
2. Pay a nominal charge of Rs. 199 (all inclusive) and obtain receipt.
3. Carry your handset with a valid Identity Proofs like Pan Card, Driving License, Voter ID Card, Passport, Ration Card etc & Passport size photograph for identity purpose.

For details please contact your service provider or visit www.msai.in or www.coai.in