Millions of Mobile Phones Are Just Days Away From Being Shut Down - Sözcü Newspaper
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For those planning to buy phones from abroad, the usage period and IMEI registration fee have become a topic of discussion again... While the usage period for dual SIM or e-SIM supported devices can extend up to 8 months, the 2026 IMEI registration fee is applied as 54,258 TL.
The operating life of unsuitable phones in Türkiye has expired, and these phones can be switched off at any time.
The working hours of non-compliant phones in Turkey have expired and these phones can be turned off at any time.
Economy - The validity period for unregistered foreign phones is about to expire. While illegal cloning of Android devices is on the rise, phones belonging to those who do not pay the registration fee of 54,258 Turkish Lira in the new year will be deactivated.
Millions of mobile phones registered abroad will be deactivated after a total usage period of 8 months, according to their specifications. The expiration dates for these devices have been determined. A registration fee of 54,258 TL will be charged to reactivate a deactivated device.
Millions of mobile phones imported from abroad and used without IMEI registration are nearing the end of their usage period. These phones, usable for up to 4 months with a single IMEI, and up to 8 months with compatible devices supporting dual SIM or e-SIM, will be deactivated after this period. Those wishing to continue using their devices must pay an IMEI registration fee of 54,258 TL.
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