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block that device from accessing the carrier’s network. If the device is lost or

stolen, the user can notify her carrier, and the carrier can make sure the

device can’t be used on the network.

NOTE Always write down your IMEI number when you get a new phone,

as it can prove you are the actual owner if it ever is stolen or lost.

The ICCID number, which stands for Integrated Circuit Card Identifier,

uniquely identifies a subscriber identity module (SIM). The SIM contains

information unique to the subscriber (the owner of the phone), and is used to

authenticate the subscriber to the network. SIMs can be moved from phone to

phone, usually with no problems.

The third number is the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)

number. It is also included on the SIM, but represents the actual user

associated with the SIM. This number is not normally accessible from the

phone, but is usually available from the carrier, to ensure that stolen phones

are not misused. The IMSI number can also be used to unlock a phone.

You might want to record these numbers for each managed device in the

enterprise, whether for inventory purposes or so that you have them handy

when you work with your mobile device management (MDM) software (look

for more about managing many mobile devices with MDM software

throughout Chapter 25). The MDM typically collects these identifiers along

with other device information (such as the telephone number or MAC

address) during the provisioning process and stores them in the mobile device

inventory for you. Figure 24-21 shows how IMEI and ICCID numbers are

listed for a newer Android device in the device settings.

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