Peru blocks 100k unregistered phones, 2.7M planned by 2026

Peru's telecom regulator Osiptel begins blocking unregistered cell phones, with 100,000 blocked today and 200,000 more this month, targeting devices not on the whitelist. The measure aims to curb device theft and illegal use, with over 2.7 million blocks expected by September 2026. Users can register devices to avoid disruption, but the immediate impact on connectivity and potential market effects are uncertain.