Subscriber Identity Module (Sim) And Identification Label; Sim; Identification Label - Motorola A920 Service Manual

Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) and Identification Label

Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) and Identification Label

SIM

Identification Label

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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 section 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 the four sections shown in Figure 16.
3 Digits
Account Product Code
TM
e.g., StarTAC Phone130
Figure 16. MSN Label Description
October 27, 2003
MSN 10 Digits
1 Digit 2 Digits
APC DC
Distribution Center Date Code: Year and
e.g., Easter Inch Month of Shipment
4 Digits
DC SNR
Unit's individual serial
number
6881024B40-A
A920, A925
000807a