MSISDN

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MSISDN ( /ˈɛmɛsaɪdiːɛn/ MISS-den) is a number uniquely identifying a subscription in a Global System for Mobile communications or a Universal Mobile Telecommunications System mobile network. It is the mapping of the telephone number to the subscriber identity module in a mobile or cellular phone. This abbreviation has several interpretations, the most common one being "Mobile Station International Subscriber Directory Number". [1]

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The MSISDN and international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) are two important numbers used for identifying a mobile subscriber. The IMSI is stored in the SIM (the card inserted into the mobile phone), and uniquely identifies the mobile station, its home wireless network, and the home country of the home wireless network. The MSISDN is used for routing calls to the subscriber. The IMSI is often used as a key in the home location register ("subscriber database") and the MSISDN is the number normally dialed to connect a call to the mobile phone. A SIM has a unique IMSI that does not change, while the MSISDN can change in time, i.e. different MSISDNs can be associated with the SIM.

The MSISDN follows the numbering plan defined in the International Telecommunication Standard Sector recommendation E.164.

Abbreviation

Depending on source or standardization body, the abbreviation MSISDN can be written out in several different ways. These are today the most widespread and common in use.

OrganizationMeaningSource
3GPP
ITU
OMA 		Mobile Subscriber ISDN Number 01151601062Vocabulary for 3GPP Specifications (new) [2]
ITU-T Rec. Q.1741-4 (10/2005) [3]
Dictionary for OMA Specifications [4]
CSPS
ITU
GSMA 		Mobile Station International ISDN Number(s)MSISDN Format and Details [5]
ITU-T Rec. Q.1741-4 (10/2005) [3]
Mobile Terms & Acronyms [6]
ITU Mobile International ISDN NumberVocabulary of Switching and Signalling Terms [7] [8]

MSISDN format

The ITU-T recommendation E.164 limits the maximum length of an MSISDN to 15 digits. 1-3 digits are reserved for country code. Prefixes are not included (e.g., 00 prefixes an international MSISDN when dialing from Sweden). Minimum length of the MSISDN is not specified by ITU-T but is instead specified in the national numbering plans by the telecommunications regulator in each country.

In GSM and its variant DCS 1800, MSISDN is built up as

MSISDN = 88 + 017 + SN<24847575>
CC = Country Code<88>
NDC = National Destination Code, identifies one or part of a PLMN
SN = 24847575

In the GSM variant PCS 1900 , MSISDN is built up as

MSISDN = 88 + 017 + SN<24847575>
CC = Country Code<88>
NPA = Number Planning Area<017>
SN = 24847575

The country code identifies a country or geographical area, and may be between 1-3 digits. The ITU defines and maintains the list of assigned country codes.

Example

Example Number: +880 15 00121121 (Teletalk Hotline Number) Has the following subscription number:

MSISDN=8801500121121
MSISDN=CCCXXN1N2N3N4N5N6N7N8

CC/ISD CodeCCC (Example: 880)Bangladesh
NDC/NPA CodeXX (Example: 15)As allocated by the Government of Bangladesh:
Teletalk: 015
Grameenphone: 017 & 013
Banglalink: 019 & 014
Robi: 018 & 016
SNN1N2N3N4N5N6N7N8
(example: 00121121)

For further information on the MSISDN format, see the ITU-T specification E.164.

See also

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References

  1. ↑ The conclusion ("most common") is drawn from the recent documentation from 3GPP and Open Mobile Alliance, please see the Abbreviation section above
  2. ↑ 3GPP Vocabulary
  3. 1 2 ITU-T Q.1741-4
  4. ↑ OMA Dictionary
  5. ↑ "MSISDN - How to check mobile number from sim- Msisdn vs IMSI". 2018-03-26. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
  6. ↑ GSMA Acronyms Archived 2007-09-29 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ↑ ITU Vocabulary
  8. ↑ iWhere iPhone Location Changer


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