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UK Launches Phone 'Kill Switch' to Shut Down Stolen Handsets Remotely
Times of India·Monday, 22 June 2026
UK telecom giants Virgin Media O2 and VodafoneThree have activated a 'kill switch' that can remotely disable new phones stolen from their stores. The technology renders unsold stolen handsets completely unusable. It follows resistance from Apple and Samsung to a universal anti-theft lock, and was previously used in the Netherlands.
Why It Matters
Phone theft is a global problem. This kind of technology, if adopted more widely, could change how manufacturers and telecom companies handle device security everywhere.
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