Fading issues in wireless communication systems: a case study of airtel Tanzania limited
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Date
2012
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The University of Dodoma
Abstract
The study aimed at investigating and proposing the effective measures of using Central
Equipment Identity Register to mitigate mobile phone theft over Airtel network operator
as a case study in Tanzania. The study was conducted in Mbeya municipal.
The study employed purposive sampling technique. Ninety respondents were involved
where, eighty seven Airtel customers were selected randomly who live in Mbeya
municipal and three key informants from Airtel (two site engineers and one network
engineer) were interviewed using a check list in appendix 2. The specific criterion for
selecting respondents was base on, being Airtel customers who were living in Mbeya.
The study found that most of Airtel respondents didn’t have any knowledge on how to
access their mobile phone identity numbers (IMEI) and how to safeguard their mobile
phone from theft.
The researcher recommends an effective campaign for mobile operators to educate their
customers on the usage of mobile phone security features. Customers’ knowledge on the
IMEI will enable the operators to combat mobile phone theft. However, the study found
that an effective way of reducing mobile phone thefts for mobile operators in Tanzania is
by using the CEIR which will enable the blacklisting the IMEIs of all the reported stolen
mobile phones and blocking their use in all mobile operators in Tanzania.
The effectiveness of CEIR will depend upon a combination of a technical solution, active
cooperation and the partnership of the local police or law enforcement agencies, and an
effective campaign to educate the mobile handset users.
Description
Dissertation (MSc Telecommunications Engineering)
Keywords
Mbeya municipal, Tanzania, Airtel Tanzania Limited, Airtel network, Airtel network operator, Central equipment identity register, Mobile phone identity numbers, IMEI, International Mobile Equipment Identity
Citation
Kayombo, G.B. (2012). Fading issues in wireless communication systems: a case study of airtel Tanzania limited. Dodoma: The University of Dodoma