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2. SIM lock - Wikipedia

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   SIM lock. A SIM lock, simlock, network lock, carrier lock or (master) subsidy lock is a technical restriction built into GSM and CDMA [1] mobile phones by mobile phone manufacturers for use by service providers to restrict the use of these phones to specific countries and/or networks. This is in contrast to a phone (retrospectively called SIM ...

3. GSM - Wikipedia

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   The Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) is a standard developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) to describe the protocols for second-generation (2G) digital cellular networks used by mobile devices such as mobile phones and tablets. GSM is also a trade mark owned by the GSM Association. [2]

4. Personal unblocking key - Wikipedia

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   A personal unblocking key (PUK), sometimes called personal unblocking code (PUC), is used in SIM cards to reset a personal identification number (PIN) that has been lost or forgotten. Most mobile phones offer the feature of PIN protection. After switching on the phone, if the PIN security function is active, the user is required to enter a 4-8 ...

5. International Mobile Equipment Identity - Wikipedia

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   The International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) [1] is a numeric identifier, usually unique, [2][3] for 3GPP and iDEN mobile phones, as well as some satellite phones. It is usually found printed inside the battery compartment of the phone but can also be displayed on-screen on most phones by entering the MMI Supplementary Service code *#06 ...

6. Dual SIM - Wikipedia

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   Dual SIM. A modern Samsung Galaxy phone with two SIM card slots. It uses nano-SIM instead of the normal sized SIM. A Lenovo smartphone with two SIM card slots. Some mobile phones support use of two SIM cards, described as dual SIM operation. When a second SIM card is installed, the phone may allow users to switch between two separate mobile ...

7. GSM frequency bands - Wikipedia

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   In North America, GSM operates on the primary mobile communication bands 850 MHz and 1900 MHz. In Canada, GSM-1900 is the primary band used in urban areas with 850 as a backup, and GSM-850 being the primary rural band. In the United States, regulatory requirements determine which area can use which band. The term Cellular is sometimes used to ...