Equipment Identity Registration System (EIRS)
EIRS is a central platform for registration of IMEIs of mobile phones and SIM-based devices, thus creating a national IMEI database.
EIRS is established by Sub-Decree no. 41 អនក្រ.បក dated 03 February 2023 of the Royal Government of Cambodia, and is in compliance with universal recommendations of ITU and GSMA.
IMEI Number
IMEI stands for International Mobile Equipment Identity. It is an international identity number of SIM-based devices, consisting of 15 (fifteen) digits in below formats:
- The first 8 (eight) digits is Type Allocation Code (TAC).
- The next 6 (six) digits is Serial Numbers (SNR).
- The last 1 (one) digit is used to verify the IMEI.
A mobile phone can have multiple IMEIs based on its available SIM(s) and these IMEIs can be found by dialing *#06# from the dial pad or in the “Settings” menu of your mobile phone or on the original mobile phone box.
Check IMEI Feature
EIRS has a feature which allows users to check IMEI status of mobile phones or SIM-based devices as follows:
- Website: www.eirs.gov.kh
- Mobile App: Download “IMEI KH” from App Store, Play Store or AppGallery
- USSD: Dial *1205# and press Send, then follow the instructions
- SMS: Type CHK<space><15-digit IMEI number> then send to 1205
Automatic Registration of IMEI
Automatic registration of IMEI with EIRS works as follows:
- Every mobile phone or SIM-based device that is active on mobile network will have its IMEI(s) automatically registered with EIRS when this system is officially launched.
- Meanwhile, mobile phones or SIM-based devices that are not yet active on mobile network will have their IMEIs automatically registered with EIRS by inserting a local SIM or activating an eSIM on such device, and making a call or sending an SMS to any phone number. The registration will be completed within 72 hours.
Benefits
Reduce the thefts of mobile phones or SIM-based devices and enhance public security in Cambodia
Prevent the use of counterfeit mobile phones or SIM-based devices and improve the quality of telecommunication service in Cambodia
Prevent illegal imports of mobile phones or SIM based devices and promote fair competitions in Cambodia
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