DoT KYM service: Often people buy new or second hand smart fone While buying, people remain confused whether the phone is genuine or not, stolen or blacklisted. To overcome this problem, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced a very simple and reliable method. Now you are just one SMS You can know the authenticity of any phone immediately by sending it.

DoT’s KYM (Know Your Mobile) feature is especially useful for those who find it difficult to use the app or website. Let us understand what KYM ​​is and how it can be used through SMS.

What is KYM?

KYM (Know Your Mobile) is a government verification service launched by the Department of Telecommunications. With its help, you can find out whether the smartphone is real or fake only on the basis of IMEI number of the phone. You can also find out whether it is blacklisted by DoT. You can also get the official brand and model information of the device.

This service has been started with the aim of protecting customers from fraud and to stop the buying and selling of stolen mobiles.

How to find out whether the phone is real or fake through SMS?

If you do not want to use the KYM app, you can identify the mobile by just sending an SMS. This is more convenient for those who use less smartphone features or apps.

How to use KYM through SMS

1. Open the Messages app on your phone.


2. Type KYM and add a space.


3. Now type the IMEI number of the phone you want to check.


4. Send the message to number 14422.


5. After some time you will get a reply message on the same number. It will contain complete information about the mobile linked to that IMEI.

What information will be found in SMS response?

If the phone is genuine, then the SMS will give you information about the phone’s brand name, model, manufacturer name, device category etc. But if the phone is fake, stolen or blacklisted, then KYM will warn you in the same message. With this you can immediately avoid buying a wrong or suspicious mobile.

Why is it important to use KYM service?

1. Avoid buying fake and stolen phones


2. Get rid of warranty and service problems


3. Protection from unsafe and illegal devices


4. Very useful for those buying second hand mobiles

So, with its help, you can also ensure that your phone is genuine, safe and not associated with any kind of illegal activity through just one SMS. Therefore, next time while buying a phone, definitely use KYM.