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In addition, 86% consider having a list of valid cell phones and a list of blocked cell phones as positive for citizen security, according to the Ipsos Peru survey. 93% of Peruvians agree with the measure that requires all mobile devices to be registered in a list of valid cell phones (or white list) so that they work in the national territory, as revealed by an Ipsos Peru survey, carried out by commissioned by the Supervisory Body for Private Investment in Telecommunications (OSIPTEL).
This measure of the Peruvian Government has greater approval among young people between 18 and 25 years old (97%), followed by the segment between 26 and 42 years old (89%) and in the population of socioeconomic level A (98%) and D (95%). .
Therefore, in order to strengthen the fight against theft and illegal trade of mobile equipment, as part of the third phase of the National Registry of Mobile Terminal Equipment for Security (Renteseg), since April 22, 2024, OSIPTEL put A system is in place that contains the list of devices that must be blocked (list of blocked cell phones), as well as the devices authorized to operate on the countrys mobile networks (list of valid cell phones).
Positive impact for safety
According to the Ipsos Peru study, 86% of those surveyed consider the measure of having a list of valid cell phones and a list of blocked cell phones positive for citizen security. In Lima, those who consider the measure positive reach 86%, one percentage point more than that registered in the interior of the country (85%).
The highest percentage of those who believe that the measure is positive is in socioeconomic level A with 92%. This is followed by levels E (88%), C (87%), B (85%) and D (81%). In the division by age, young people from 18 to 25 years old (91%) are the ones who most refer to the measure as positive with 91% compared to respondents from 26 to 42 years old (89%) and from 43 years old or older ( 80%).
High knowledge of the objectives of cell phone blocking
73% of respondents know or have heard about the nationwide cell phone blocking measure. By region, 75% of respondents in Lima know about this provision and 72% in the interior of the country. Regarding gender, greater knowledge was evident in men (74%) compared to women (72%).
Of this group, around 80% indicate that this measure aims to reduce cell phone theft and prevent the purchase and sale of stolen devices. For their part, the rest of the mentions are also framed in the strengthening of citizen security. Most recognize that the devices that will be blocked are mainly stolen cell phones. Meanwhile, 41% mention that cell phones with cloned IMEI will be blocked.
The survey was conducted by Ipsos Peru among men and women over 18 years of age from all socioeconomic levels at the national level (urban and rural).
