Subscriber Identity Module (Sim) And Identification Label; Sim; Identification - Motorola L6 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 net-
work
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
throughout 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 24.
3 Digits
Account Product Code
TM
i.e. StarTAC Phone130
Figure 24. MSN label breakdown
October 14, 2005
MSN 10 Digits
1 Digit 2 Digits
APC DC
Distribution Center Date Code: Year and
i.e. Easter Inch Month of Shipment
4 Digits
DC SNR
Unit's individual serial
number
6809495A75-O
L6
000807a