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UK telecoms groups introduce ‘kill switch’ to cut phone theft from stores
Virgin Media O2 and VodafoneThree’s move comes after Apple and Samsung resisted calls to adopt broader measures
TL;DR
- Virgin Media O2 and VodafoneThree are introducing a 'kill switch' feature.
- This feature aims to prevent the resale and use of stolen phones.
- The move comes after Apple and Samsung resisted calls for similar measures.
- This is part of an industry-wide effort to reduce phone theft.