Does Myanmar Customs collect incoming cell phones?

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I was reading through the official Myanmar Tourism website when I came across the following statement:

MOBILE PHONES

Hand Phones or Mobile Telephones from other countries currently do not operate in Myanmar. Customs will hold your telephone upon arrival and you can collect on your departure.

(http://www.myanmar-tourism.com/travel_tips.html)

Is this true, or is it government bluster? I have seen no hint of this anywhere else, although I understand that Myanmar SIM cards cost about $1000 for in-country use.

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No. They don't even ask you.

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No , cost about USD 1500/- Now , down to usd 625 and can buy withing 15 minutes . Good news . Ha ! Ha!

Well , as said above , no one care about your hand phone as long as it is not satellite phone.

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