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IMEI

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000577

International Mobile Equipment Identity, a unique 15-digit serial number assigned to every mobile phone and some satellite phones. This number identifies the specific device on a mobile network, distinguishing it from other handsets. It is used by network providers to identify valid devices and can be blocked to prevent stolen phones from accessing services.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-000577
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectHardware
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-000577",
  "term": "IMEI",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "International Mobile Equipment Identity, a unique 15-digit serial number assigned to every mobile phone and some satellite phones. This number identifies the specific device on a mobile network, distinguishing it from other handsets. It is used by network providers to identify valid devices and can be blocked to prevent stolen phones from accessing services.",
  "subject": "Hardware",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/imei/"
}

Record 631 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.