International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/International_Mobile_Equipment_Identity_(IMEI)
GPTKB entity
Statements (41)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:identity
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:IMEI
gptkbp:block network operators
gptkbp:canBe tracking lost or stolen devices
gptkbp:canBeBlacklisted if reported stolen
gptkbp:canBeDisplayedBy dialing *#06#
gptkbp:checkDigit Luhn algorithm
gptkbp:compatibleWith gptkb:SD_card
subscriber identity
gptkbp:component gptkb:GSM_standard
gptkb:LTE_standard
gptkb:UMTS_standard
gptkbp:features can be used to track users
each device
gptkbp:format 15-digit number
gptkbp:foundIn device settings
device packaging
under battery compartment
SIM tray
gptkbp:introducedIn 1990s
gptkbp:length 15 digits
gptkbp:purpose preventing stolen device usage
gptkbp:recordedAt EIR (Equipment Identity Register)
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:GSMA
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:IMSI
gptkb:serial_number
MEID
gptkbp:reusable on another device
gptkbp:sometimesAlteredBy gptkb:crime
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:3GPP
gptkb:ETSI
gptkbp:structure TAC + Serial Number + Check Digit
gptkbp:usedBy mobile networks
gptkbp:usedFor identifying mobile devices
gptkbp:usedIn mobile phones
2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G devices
some satellite phones
tablets with cellular connectivity
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mobile_Networks
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI)