TS.06 v28.1 IMEI Allocation and Approval Process

This document outlines the allocation principles applicable to the IMEI numbers. The following areas are covered:

• Allocation principles for IMEI
• Allocation principles for Reporting Bodies
• The role of the GSM Association
• Security requirements for the IMEI
• Software Version Numbers
• Single band, Multiband, Multimode and Multi RAT (Radio Access Technology) Mobile Equipment (ME)
• Test IMEI

The overriding principles for IMEI allocation are preservation of the available number range, the prevention of duplication and the maintenance of security.

This document also details the allocation process to be followed for obtaining TAC/IMEI numbers from the authority approved by GSMA.