How To Identify Approved Phones With *315# Before Buying — NCC Explains To Nigerians

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has advised Nigerians to verify mobile phones before purchase to ensure the devices are approved for use on the country’s telecommunications networks.
The commission said prospective buyers could check a phone’s status by dialling *315# or using the device checker available on its website.
Speaking on Newsnight on Arise Television, the NCC’s Director of Technical Standards and Network Integrity, Eduyemi Ogoh, said the verification process was particularly important for people purchasing second-hand phones or devices imported from other countries.
“Before you buy the phone, dial *315# and confirm that the phone is fully verified before you...