4 crore Indians may be without mobile phones by May-end if restrictions not lifted

[Bapun]

Mobile phones and spare parts are not on the list of essential items over the Covid-19 lockdown. The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) has claimed that if restrictions are not lifted then crores of Indians will be left without mobile phones by the end of May.

At present, more than 2.5 crore mobile customers are estimated to be with non-functional devices due to non-availability of components in the supply chain and the restriction on sales of new handsets due to the lockdown to contain coronavirus infection, the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) claimed.

4 crore Indians may be without mobile phones by May-end if curbs not lifted: ICEA

 

[Basil]

The charging port in my phone keeps breaking every 6-8 months due to rough usage. Loosened currently. It somehow charges but might go kaput if lockdown remains till May end. Can't even order a new phone

 

[piinku1]

I am unable to do any bank transaction since march 25, because my sim got damaged which was linked to my account number.