Lost Phone Tracking: Don't panic if you lose your phone. Get a duplicate SIM, file a police complaint, and block and track the phone by entering its IMEI on the Sanchar Saathi portal.

Lost Phone Tracking: Phones have become a major part of people's lives. Losing or having your phone stolen can be quite a hassle. But now, there are many smart systems available to help you find it. The Indian government has made things easier for people with the Sanchar Saathi portal. The CIER system on this platform helps you block, track, and, if necessary, recover your lost or stolen phone.

Millions of devices have been traced using this system, and over 400,000 phones have been returned to their owners. Its unique feature is that the system immediately alerts your device as soon as it's activated on any network. This significantly increases the chances of recovering your phone. Learn how you can use it to track your phone.

Get your lost phone tracked this way

The first step after losing your phone is not to panic. First, obtain a duplicate SIM from your telecom provider. This is because you'll need to login and verify the SIM card on the portal. Afterward, file a complaint with the nearest police station so the case is officially registered in the system. Now, go to the Sanchar Saathi portal and open the Block or Stolen Mobile section.

Here, you'll need to enter your IMEI number, complaint details, Aadhaar-linked address, and a secondary contact number. Once you submit your registration, the portal sends an alert to the police, cybercrime unit, and your network operator. If the phone is activated on any SIM card, a trigger will be raised on the network, and the system will attempt to locate the phone.

Why is it important to report early?

It's crucial to report a lost phone quickly. The Center for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) itself believes that the sooner you report, the faster the system will be able to track the phone. This is because stolen phones are often used for two purposes: first, they can be immediately used by someone else, and second, they can be sent to other states or abroad within hours or days.

If you file a complaint on the portal in a timely manner, it's easy to track network activity. The system recognizes the phone as soon as it's turned on, whether it's an old or new SIM. This is why Sanchar Saathi is considered highly effective in phone recovery, and every smartphone user should know how to use it.

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