IMEI

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IMEI (international mobile equipment identifier)

A unique 15-digit number that serves as the serial number of the GSM handset. (Cingular)

The International Mobile Equipment Identifier (IMEI) is a 15-digit number (composed of four parts) that uniquely identifies an individual wireless phone or communicator. The IMEI appears on the label located on the back of the phone. The IMEI is automatically transmitted by the phone when the network asks for it. A network operator might request the IMEI to determine if a device is in disrepair, stolen, or to gather statistics on fraud or faults. (Nokia)

The IMEI is an individual number, unique to a particular phone, which can be used to identify it. The first 6 digits of the IMEI identify the manufacturer and exact model (e.g. Motorola Timeport P7389), the last digits identify the particular phone in that range. (Motorola)

The International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) is a number unique to every GSM and UMTS mobile phone. It is usually found printed on or underneath the phone's battery and can also be found by dialling the sequence *#06# into the phone. » read more »