Uzbekistan Faces Criticism Over Mandatory IMEI Registration for Mobile Phones

Uzbekistan has reintroduced mandatory IMEI registration for mobile phones, sparking debate about the system's effectiveness and cost. Reports of phones being sent for long-term expert examination and temporary customs clearance halts at Tashkent airport fueled public criticism. While customs confirmed clearance resumed, experts and bloggers question the mechanism's impact on citizens.

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