Articles & guides
Plain-English walkthroughs of what an IMEI is, how to check one safely, and how to avoid getting stuck with a stolen phone.
KRA IMEI Declaration Kenya: F88 Form Guide 2025
Kenya now requires mandatory IMEI declaration at customs. Learn how to complete the F88 form, avoid fines, and stay compliant with KRA rules.
Read article →ceir.gov.mm IMEI Check & Register Myanmar 2025
Myanmar CEIR portal lets you check and register your phone IMEI. Avoid network blocking — follow this step-by-step guide to ceir.gov.mm compliance.
Read article →IMEI Check by Country: PTA, CEIR, NTC and the Checks That Matter Most in 2026
From Pakistan's mandatory PTA compliance to India's CEIR system and Philippine stolen-phone checks — what IMEI verification means in the five markets where it matters most.
Read article →What is an IMEI number, and what is it used for?
A plain-English guide to the 15-digit number that uniquely identifies every mobile phone.
Read article →How to check an IMEI before buying a used phone
A 5-step checklist that takes 60 seconds and protects you from buying a stolen or blacklisted device.
Read article →TAC vs IMEI: how the first 8 digits identify your phone model
The TAC is a sub-section of every IMEI that tells you who made the phone and what model it is — before any database lookup.
Read article →