Verizon BAD ESN Crossed Over into IMEI Blacklist !

[samson420]

I don't know where else to post this, but this is the 1st I have seen this. This appears to only apply to the new gen (5c & 5s) iPhones.


If you have a 5s or a 5c with a BAD ESN from Verizon it will no longer work on any US GSM carrier.

[isolutionsmum]

is this true?? how is that possible??

[Gecko_UK]

Originally Posted by isolutionsmum

is this true?? how is that possible??

yes, it's true and correct info

1. Implement databases to prevent reactivation of stolen smartphones.
Wireless providers will work to initiate, implement and deploy database solutions,
using unique smartphone identifying numbers, designed to prevent smartphones
reported by their customers as stolen from being activated and/or provided service
on their own networks. Using unique GSM smartphone identifying numbers,
GSM providers will develop and deploy a database designed to prevent GSM
smartphones reported as stolen from being activated or provided service. By
October 31, 2012, U.S. GSM providers will implement this database so that stolen
GSM smartphones will not work on any U.S. GSM network. In addition, U.S.
providers will create a common database for LTE smartphones designed to
prevent smartphones that are reported stolen by consumers from being activated
or provided service on any LTE network in the U.S. and on appropriate
international LTE stolen mobile smartphone databases. This database will be
completed by November 30, 2013.

2(A). Notify consumers of features to secure/lock smartphones with
passwords. By April 30, 2013, smartphone makers will implement a system to
notify/inform users via the new smartphones upon activation or soon after of its
capability of being locked and secured from unauthorized access by setting a
password.

[samson420]

Originally Posted by isolutionsmum

is this true?? how is that possible??

Possible & verified


I suppose they are ahead of schedule, thank you for the above post