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2024: In Brazil, Stolen or Lost Smartphones Now Blocked by Cellular Operators
In early January 2024, mobile operators in Brazil began using a new system that allows them to quickly block stolen or lost smartphones. It is assumed that this will help reduce the number of crimes in the relevant area, including fraud using other people's SIM cards.
Thefts smartphones are widespread in Brazil. In 2022, the country's Ministry of Justice and Public Security registered about 1 million such incidents. However, the number is thought to be significantly under-reported as many people refrain from making complaints due to bureaucratic obstacles.
To reduce the number of smartphone thefts in Brazil, the Safe Cell Phone program has been launched. The idea is that citizens can inform various institutions and operators of a crime with one click, making the device unusable by attackers and protecting bank accounts and personal data. To use the function, you need to install a special application on several devices. This will allow you to send notifications about the theft of one device from another. It supports work with gadgets running Android and iOS. The incident can also be reported via a dedicated website.
After receiving a notification about the theft or loss of a smartphone, the Brazilian Communications Agency (Anatel) blocks the IMEI of the device. Information about the incident is received by cellular operators and banks. This allows you to quickly take the necessary measures: freeze accounts, reduce spending limits, etc. In addition, thanks to blocking, criminals are deprived of the opportunity to receive SMS to recover passwords to social networks or other services. One of the first to use the system was the Brazilian mobile operator Claro.[1]
2020: US gives Huawei $1bn in exchange for Huawei 5G equipment ban
In mid-October 2020 USA , they increased pressure on Huawei (), Sanctions against Huawei providing Brazil funding to effectively block the access of the Chinese telecommunications company 5G to new generation national networks.
During a trip to Brazil, representatives of the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) and the US government signed a memorandum of understanding to "identify potential opportunities" for financing up to $1 billion in exchange for a ban on support for 5G equipment from Huawei.
U.S. Reuters officials told reporters Brazil had money to buy telecommunications equipment from rivals Huawei, but Huawei had no comment on its further actions, it said.
Washington argues that Huawei is a threat to national security. The government believes that Huawei can collect data from citizens of other countries and transfer it to Beijing. Huawei has repeatedly denied the claims.
Yet the US is trying to persuade countries around the world, especially its closest allies, to block Huawei from deploying 5G networks. The technology promises ultra-fast data transfer rates and wide bandwidth that effectively support critical infrastructure.
Countries Australia Japan like and have essentially blocked Huawei from accessing their 5G infrastructure. In 2020 Great Britain , it said Huawei would be banned from developing 5G networks, authorities ordered mobile operators to exclude any existing equipment from the Chinese telecommunications company by 2027. In mid-October, Huawei also refused equipment. Sweden
In addition to 5G-related sanctions, the U.S. is also seeking to cut off the Chinese giant from the semiconductor market .[2]
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