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The SMS connection type relies on the SIM number as the unique account identifier.  In order to successfully execute an SMS connection job, the SIM number must be a perfect match.
 
The SMS connection type relies on the SIM number as the unique account identifier.  In order to successfully execute an SMS connection job, the SIM number must be a perfect match.
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The SIM number is critical, and ''can'' be difficult to obtain.
 
The SIM number is critical, and ''can'' be difficult to obtain.
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For example:  In some cases, SIM cards do NOT have the entire SIM number printed on the front.  
 
For example:  In some cases, SIM cards do NOT have the entire SIM number printed on the front.  
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'''Important Facts:'''
 
'''Important Facts:'''
ALL SIM Numbers start with 89.  If the number on the front of the SIM does not start with 89, it is NOT the entire SIM number.
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SIM numbers can range in length up to 20 digits.
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*ALL SIM Numbers start with 89.  If the number on the front of the SIM does not start with 89, it is NOT the entire SIM number.
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*SIM numbers can range in length up to 20 digits.
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'''Recommended Actions:'''
 
'''Recommended Actions:'''
ALWAYS record the entire SIM number with the account documentation
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Guarantee accuracy by using DLS IV to automatically read the SIM number.  Use a PC-Link connection to upload the SIM number while on-site.
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*ALWAYS record the entire SIM number with the account documentation
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*Guarantee accuracy by using DLS V to automatically read the SIM number.  Use a PC-Link connection to upload the SIM number while on-site.
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See this article regarding the standard composition of SIM numbers
 
See this article regarding the standard composition of SIM numbers
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subscriber_Identity_Module SIM Numbers - Wikipedia]

Latest revision as of 00:54, 2 September 2015

The SMS connection type relies on the SIM number as the unique account identifier. In order to successfully execute an SMS connection job, the SIM number must be a perfect match.


The SIM number is critical, and can be difficult to obtain.

For example: In some cases, SIM cards do NOT have the entire SIM number printed on the front.


Important Facts:

  • ALL SIM Numbers start with 89. If the number on the front of the SIM does not start with 89, it is NOT the entire SIM number.
  • SIM numbers can range in length up to 20 digits.


Recommended Actions:

  • ALWAYS record the entire SIM number with the account documentation
  • Guarantee accuracy by using DLS V to automatically read the SIM number. Use a PC-Link connection to upload the SIM number while on-site.



For more information:

See this article regarding the standard composition of SIM numbers

SIM Numbers - Wikipedia