IMEI Mobile Phone Blocks in India (Shanzai)

Some of the most commented news we ran in 2009 dealt with shanzhai mobile phones lacking IMEI numbers. Countries like India banned the import of China-made mobile phones that lacked IMEI numbers, causing consumers to fret over the usability of their wireless devices. At the end of 2009, specific regions within India created their own rules for the phones, causing further consternation for consumers and manufacturers.