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SIM Card Search

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You can search for a SIM card either by card number or IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber ID). You can also search for a range of SIMs.

To perform a SIM Card Search:

  • Access Applications > BackOffice Management > SIM Management > SIM Card Search. This displays the SIM Card Search window.

    SIM Card Search window

    The SIM Card Search window displays the following information..

    From SIM

    To SIM

    Enter a beginning SIM number and an ending SIM number to search on.

    A SIM is a 20-digit number.

    From IMSI

    To IMSI

    Enter a beginning IMSI number and an ending IMSI number to search on.

    An IMSI is a 15-digit number.

  • Enter a range of numbers to search on, or enter just one SIM or one IMSI in either of the corresponding To or From fields to search for just one record.

    Note

    Wildcards may be used.

  • Click Search to initiate the search.

Viewing SIM Card Search Results

SIM Card Search - Column view Standard

The SIM Card Search Results window displays the following information.

SIM Card Number

A unique 20-digit number that identifies a SIM Card.

IMSI

A 15-digit number that is used to identify a subscriber.

Service Number

A service number is displayed if one has been assigned to the corresponding SIM.

PIN1

Primary personal ID number (4 digits).

PIN2

Secondary personal ID number (4 digits).

PUK1

Primary Pin Unblocking Key (8 digits).

PUK2

Secondary Pin Unblocking Key (8 digits).

Note

If a GSM subscriber enters the wrong PIN three times in a row, the GSM handset remains locked until the corresponding PUK is entered.