Now MTNL going to serve its customers with the newest technology which would help them to track their lost mobiles. This is being done in association with Microtechnologies who have created the software ‘Lost Mobile Tracking System’ (LMTS)
A free software, LMTS is available for download from MTNL through GPRS, and can be installed on almost 250 models of mobile phones, the companies claim. This software, stores the IMEI number of the handset, the SIM card number being used by the customer, as well as an alternative phone number or email address where the alert can be sent in case of theft or loss.
In the event of theft, the software sends an SMS alert regarding the new mobile number that has been replaced by the original number, and the IMEI number along with the current location of the handset.
This service will be provided by MTNL to the interested customers on a monthly subscription basis of Rs 30 per month.
