Srilanka, Jan. 28 -- Any radio frequency (RF) emitting devices, including those requiring International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) registration, will not be permitted to operate unless registered with the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) effective from today (28), TRCSL Director General Air Vice Marshal Bandula Herath said.

He said that electromagnetic energy (EME)-emitting devices such as cell phones, wireless networks, drones, and other sources of radio waves-including radar and various industrial and medical applications-must be registered to operate legally.

To comply with this directive, users must obtain proper permission by providing the relevant model number. The commission aims to ensure the ...