The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has announced that unregistered telecommunication devices equipped with a SIM card will be deactivated within the cellular mobile telephone
operator’s network. 

The public is strongly advised to avail services exclusively from dealers who possess a vendor licence issued by
the TRCSL. 

In accordance with the directives of the TRCSL, it is crucial for consumers to choose mobile phones that have received the approval from the commission. 

The TRCSL emphasises the necessity of verifying the IMEI number before making a purchase. This can be accomplished by sending an SMS to 1909, with the format ‘IMEI (space) 15-digit number’. An instant reply message will confirm the registration status of the mobile phone. 

In a non-approved TRCSL phone, the dealer, who sells unauthorised devices, becomes an unauthorised importer, who has not paid any tax and the customer of such devices is likely to be held responsible for the relevant government taxes, in case of any issues. 

Failure to select a TRCSL-approved smartphone may result in various consequences for consumers. These include the inability to claim warranties from suppliers, difficulties in obtaining one-to-one replacements, a shortage of spare parts for specific phone models and most critically, network and connection issues from telecommunications companies. Such issues encompass frequency problems, bandwidth and coverage issues as well as network connection losses.

Abans, a TRCSL licensed vendor, serving as the authorised national distributor for the Motorola and OPPO brands, in addition to being the distributor for VIVO and Techno as well as the authorised reseller for Apple iPhones in Sri Lanka, assures customers that all its smartphones are imported only after obtaining the TRCSL certifications. The entire range of Apple, Motorola and OPPO mobile phones imported by Abans undergoes rigorous testing by the TRCSL, to ensure network compatibility. Furthermore, these models come with comprehensive documentation, including GSM Certification, EU-Type Examination Certificate, SAR Certificate, Safety Test Report, EMC Test Report, Radio Frequency Test Reports and Battery Test Report.

 
The authenticity of these certificates is verified by the TRCSL in collaboration with the relevant governing bodies that issued them, affirming that Abans’ mobile phones not only meet high-quality standards but also ensure the health and safety of its customers. 

Abans, with a reputable 17-year partnership with Apple as a value-added trusted partner, is the first to introduce Apple’s latest innovations to the Sri Lankan market. As an authorised service provider for Apple, Abans strictly warns users to buy only the TRCSL-approved products, in order to get its international warranty claims in Sri Lanka. 

Motorola, dedicated to creating purposeful innovations that transform the way people connect with the world, is a brand that Abans has been bringing down from the late 1990s. As the national distributor, Abans has reintroduced the latest range of Motorola smartphones to the Sri Lankan market.  OPPO, a leading manufacturer of smart devices with a focus on building a comprehensive smart device ecosystem, is another key brand distributed by Abans. With a presence in international markets and over 30,000 global patents, OPPO exemplifies innovative technology and Abans proudly serves as the national distributor for OPPO smartphones in Sri Lanka.