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OSIPTEL device blocking and mobile fraud prevention

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OSIPTEL device blocking and rural 4G expansion mobile fraud prevention

Since April 2025, OSIPTEL’s crackdown on illegally reflashed and unregistered devices has blocked over 4.9 million mobile phones as of August 2026. The regulator continues to enforce progressive blocking stages, targeting devices not on the Renteseg white list to combat black-market trade and phone-based extortion, which involves anonymous calls in 87% of cases. In August 2026, OSIPTEL scheduled executed the blocking first stage of an additional 360,000 mobile devices to be executed in three stages a scheduled 360,000-device block on August 11, 18, and 25, with targeting 120,000 units. Two subsequent stages of 120,000 devices targeted per date. each are scheduled for August 18 and August 25. These measures affect equipment not included in the Renteseg white list and those linked to individuals previously associated with altered International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers. Mobile operators are required to must notify affected subscribers via SMS within two business days of receiving a blocking order. Users who believe their days. Beyond device is legitimate are advised to contact their retailer for domestic purchases or their service provider for devices acquired abroad to manage registration. In May 2026, blocking, OSIPTEL conducted training in Paita, Piura, for Movistar is addressing identity theft and Entel staff regarding device registration data misuse. In the Piura region, the regulator reported 5,750 cases of unrecognized mobile phone lines between January and consumer rights, July 2026, with subsequent sessions planned for Claro and Bitel. a peak of 1,007 cases in July. To improve consumer awareness, combat this, OSIPTEL has promoted digital tools like encourages the “Checa use of the ‘Checa tus líneas” app and “Checa tu caso” platform at líneas’ platform, which allows users to verify lines registered under their National Identity Document (DNI). If fraud is detected, users can report it via facial verification through the Paita fair and ID Perú app. Once reported, telecommunications operators are required to address the Lima International Book Fair. request within three business days. Service performance and satisfaction metrics show mixed results. In May 2026, 4G internet performance averaged 80.29%, with Entel leading operator scores. While 2025 satisfaction surveys showed a rise in mobile service satisfaction to 65%, the 2025 User Service Quality Ranking revealed that only Claro and Bitel met the regulator’s 15-point quality target; Entel and Movistar fell short. Regarding market movement, May 2026 saw a record 544,837 mobile number portings, with Entel achieving the largest net gain. target.

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  1. 2026-08-28 17:03 UTC OSIPTEL device blocking and mobile fraud prevention
  2. 2026-08-15 19:50 UTC OSIPTEL device blocking and rural 4G expansion
  3. 2026-08-12 22:06 UTC OSIPTEL device blocking and rural 4G expansion
  4. 2026-07-31 20:24 UTC OSIPTEL enforcement and expanded 4G rollout
  5. 2026-07-29 21:11 UTC OSIPTEL enforcement and expanded 4G rollout

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