How to Block Your Stolen iPhone?

It's been a week since the hapless night when Ariane's phones were stolen. I googled the internet about stolen iPhones. I learned that these phones have features wherein files can be remotely deleted and you can trace it's location. These can be done if you open the "Find My iPhone" application.

Unfortunately, Ariane didn't know this. So I called her service provider. They told me that even though Apple has these features, here in Phil., Globe in particular, is not providing such services. But in some countries, according to the net, some local service providers can do the tracing and deletion of files.

I was told to go instead to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and to report the incident to the police.

So for you people whose iPhones were stolen, this is what you should do:

1. bring the proof of purchase (Official Receipt)
2. bring the phone's box and look for the serial number and IMEI (International Mobile Equipment identity)sticker. IMEI can only be known through this sticker which is attached in the box.
3. bring your valid ID card
4. fill up the NTC Request Form for Blocking Stolen Phone

NTC staff advised me to call after two weeks for updates.

This will not bring you back your phone but at least the thief will not be able to sell or use it even if he/she change the sim card.