Level III Service Manual
Label
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) and Identification Label
SIM
Identification
6881039B25
A SIM is required to access the existing local GSM network, or remote networks
when traveling (if a roaming agreement has been made with the provider).
The SIM card contains:
• All the data necessary to access GSM services
• The ability to store user information such as phone numbers
• All information required by the network provider to provide access to the net-
work
Each Motorola GSM device is labeled with a variety of identifying numbers. The
following information describes the current identifying labels.
Mechanical Serial Number (MSN)
The Mechanical Serial Number (MSN) is an individual unit identity number and
remains with the unit throughout its life.
The MSN can be used to log and track a unit on Motorola's Service Center Database.
The MSN is divided into 4 sections as shown in Figure 18.
3 Digits
APC
Account Product Code
TM
i.e. StarTAC Phone130
Figure 18. MSN label breakdown
January 08, 2002
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) and Identification
MSN 10 Digits
1 Digit
2 Digits
DC
DC
Distribution Center
Date Code: Year and
i.e. Easter Inch
Month of Shipment
4 Digits
SNR
Unit's individual serial
number
000807a
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