What is TAC in IMEI number?
The International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) is a 15-digit decimal number used to identify terminal equipment when it is used on a GSM/UMTS mobile phone network. The TAC number is the first 8 digits of the 15 digit IMEI. The TAC number is allocated on a per company and per model basis.
Is there an IMEI database?
The GSMA maintains a unique system known as the International Mobile Equipment Identity Database (IMEI DB), which is a global central database containing basic information on the serial number (IMEI) ranges of millions of mobile devices (e.g. mobile phones, laptop data cards, etc.)
What information can be obtained from IMEI?
The IMEI number matters as it can give information about the kind of device (Android or iOS), the model number, the network, country from where it came, warranty information, date of purchase and other details about the phone.
How is IMEI number generated?
An IMEI is similar to a serial number since it is a unique number linked to a hardware device. While serial numbers are generated by the manufacturer, IMEI numbers are produced by the GSMA (Groupe Spéciale Mobile Association), an international organization that oversees mobile network operators.
What is IMEISV number?
IMEISV stands for International Mobile Equipment Identity Software Version. IMEISV is the same as MEID with 2 extra digits added to represent the software version number of the phone. The format of an IMEISV number is AA-BBBBBB-CCCCCC-EE, where: “AA” is the Reporting Body Identifier of the Type Allocation Code (TAC).
How do I find my TAC code?
The first eight digits of the IMEI number is the TAC code.
Can I check my IMEI number online?
IMEI24.com free IMEI check online. If you own an Apple product like iPhone or iPad, you can find the IMEI number in the phone settings. Android devices also have an IMEI number in the phone settings. Other devices like modems, which doesn’t have a screen, need to check the sticker on the device to find the IMEI number.
Can someone track you with your IMEI number?
A phone can’t be tracked by IMEI (the phone never transmits its IMEI number).
Is IMEI tied to SIM card?
IMEI is tied to the phone, not to the SIM. The whole idea of IMEI is to prevent use of stolen phones. They realized that it would be easy to steal a phone and put a different SIM.
