Subscriber Identity Module (Sim) And Identification Label; Sim; Identification - Motorola MOTOFONE F3 Service Manual

Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) and Identification Label

Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) and Identification Label

SIM

Identification

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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
network
Each Motorola GSM phone is labeled with a variety of identifying numbers. The
following information describes the current identifying labels.
Mechanical Serial Number (MSN)
The MSN is an individual unit identity number and remains with the unit through-
out its life.
The MSN can be used to log and track a phone on Motorola's Service Center
Database.
The MSN is divided into 4 sections, as shown in Figure 13.
3 Digits
APC
Account Product Code
TM
i.e. StarTAC Phone130
Figure 13. MSN label breakdown
October 27, 2006
MSN 10 Digits
1 Digit 2 Digits
DC DC
Distribution Center Date Code: Year and
i.e. Easter Inch Month of Shipment
MOTOFONE F3
4 Digits
SNR
Unit's individual serial
number
000807a
6809505A65-A