Subscriber Identity Module (Sim) And Identification Label; Sim; Identification - Motorola GSM 900/DCS 1800MHz Service Manual

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Label

Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) and Identification Label

SIM

Identification

6881040B65
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 16.
3 Digits
APC
Account Product Code
TM
i.e. StarTAC Phone130
Figure 16. MSN label breakdown
August 20, 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
33