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{{{IMEI intro|
The International Mobile Equipment Identity or IMEI /aɪˈmiː/ is a number, usually unique, to identify 3GPP and iDEN mobile phones, as well as some satellite phones. It is usually found printed inside the battery compartment of the phone, but can also be displayed on-screen on most phones by entering *#06# on the dialpad, or alongside other system information in the settings menu on smartphone operating systems.
The International Mobile Equipment Identity or IMEI /aɪˈmiː/ is a number, usually unique, to identify 3GPP and iDEN mobile phones, as well as some satellite phones. It is usually found printed inside the battery compartment of the phone, but can also be displayed on-screen on most phones by entering *#06# on the dialpad, or alongside other system information in the settings menu on smartphone operating systems.
Prior to 2002, the TAC was six digits long and was followed by a two-digit Final Assembly Code (FAC), which was a manufacturer-specific code indicating the location of the device's construction.
Prior to 2002, the TAC was six digits long and was followed by a two-digit Final Assembly Code (FAC), which was a manufacturer-specific code indicating the location of the device's construction.
From January 1, 2003 until that April 1, 2004, the FAC for all phones was 00.
From January 1, 2003, until that April 1, 2004, the FAC for all phones was 00.
After April 1, 2004, the Final Assembly Code ceased to exist and the Type Allocation Code increased to eight digits in length.
After April 1, 2004, the Final Assembly Code ceased to exist and the Type Allocation Code increased to eight digits in length.
In any of the above cases, the first two digits of the TAC are the Reporting Body Identifier, which identifies the GSMA-approved group that allocated the TAC. The RBI numbers are allocated by the Global Decimal Administrator. IMEI numbers being decimal allows them to be distinguished from an MEID, which is hexadecimal and always has 0xA0 or larger as its first two hexadecimal digits.
In any of the above cases, the first two digits of the TAC are the Reporting Body Identifier, which identifies the GSMA-approved group that allocated the TAC. The RBI numbers are allocated by the Global Decimal Administrator. IMEI numbers being decimal allows them to be distinguished from a MEID, which is hexadecimal and always has 0xA0 or larger as its first two hexadecimal digits.
For example, the old style IMEI code 35-209900-176148-1 or IMEISV code 35-209900-176148-23 tells us the following:
For example, the old style IMEI code 35-209900-176148-1 or IMEISV code 35-209900-176148-23 tells us the following:
The new CDMA Mobile Equipment Identifier (MEID) uses the same basic format as the IMEI.
The new CDMA Mobile Equipment Identifier (MEID) uses the same basic format as the IMEI.
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==Attachements==
==Attachments==
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| [[image:Declaration of IMEI Assignment, Declaration of IMEI assignment BG95-M3 2024-11-05.png|thumb|left|300px|BG95-M3 Declaration of IMEI assignment, 2024-11-05]]
| [[image:Declaration of IMEI Assignment, Declaration of IMEI assignment BG95-M3 2024-11-05.png|thumb|left|300px|BG95-M3 Declaration of IMEI assignment, 2024-11-05]]
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You can the find PDF version of the Quectel BG95-M3 Declaration of IMEI assignment '''[[Media:Declaration of IMEI Assignment, BG95-M3, 2024-11-05.pdf|here]]'''. <br>
You can the find PDF version of the Quectel BG95-M3 Declaration of IMEI assignment '''[[Media:Declaration of IMEI Assignment, BG95-M3, 2024-11-05.pdf|here]]'''. <br>
