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How to block Imei of stolen device ?

My iPad mini is stolen how do I block the Imei ? My service provider has suspended the service however I’ve bedn advised the Imei needs to be blocked now?

Posted on May 3, 2019 2:40 PM

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Posted on May 3, 2019 4:32 PM

Only carriers can blacklist a cellular device from connecting to their network.. Apple has no means to do that for anyone as they don’t own the cellular networks.


In the USA, all carriers use a universal blacklist, which is also honored by carrier’s in Canada and Mexico.

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How to block Imei of stolen device ?

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