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However, there are some problems. Only 10% of the 1,200 global network providers subscribe to CEIR, and there is particularly poor coverage in Africa, China, the Far East and South America. This aligns with the fact that we know that most common locations for stolen Apple devices were in Africa and China. It is also possible for criminals to get round IMEI network blocks. A solution which disables the phones themselves is required, as this would not be bypassed by shipping stolen devices out of Europe.