Final 48 Hours for Overseas Phone Users: Unregistered Devices to Be Shut Down
We are approaching a critical threshold for owners of phones brought from abroad that have not yet been registered. As a result of inspections conducted by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (ICTA), the legal period of 120 days granted for devices that are emitting signals on the Turkish network but do not have an IMEI registration is about to expire. In 2 days, these devices, referred to as 'illegal', will be completely cut off from network access if they are not registered.
Final call for phones brought from abroad!
The BTK has drawn a clear line on the issue of 'duration calculation,' where users most commonly make mistakes. As of January 2026, citizens who receive a notification on their phone must consider the date of receipt as the starting point. For instance, if a user receives a message on January 5 stating 'Your device is unregistered,' their 120-day right ends precisely on May 5. Beyond this date, the device is technically prevented from data exchange via the SIM card.
IMEI Registration Fee: How much does it cost to register a foreign phone?
For users who do not want their phones to be shut down and wish to legalize their devices, a hefty cost awaits. According to the most recent data for 2026, the IMEI registration fee is being applied at 54,258 TL. Users who make the payment can complete their transactions through e-Government and unlock their phones for unlimited use.
So, how can you perform an IMEI inquiry?
It's crucial for those who want to avoid any inconvenience to dial 06 from their phones to access the 15-digit IMEI number. By entering the 'IMEI Inquiry' screen on e-Government, you can see whether your device is registered, whether you've received a 'unregistered' warning, or whether it's being used unlawfully, all within seconds.
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