MSISDN is the unique phone number assigned to a mobile subscriber, used to identify them on a mobile network for making and receiving calls, SMS, MMS, and other services. It represents the actual number you dial when calling someone and is linked to a SIM card and a specific mobile network operator.
Key Components of MSISDN:
-Country Code (CC): Identifies the country.
Example: +91 for India, +1 for the USA.
-National Destination Code (NDC): Identifies the mobile operator or region.
-Subscriber Number (SN): Unique number assigned to the customer.
Uses of MSISDN:
-Call Routing: Directs calls and messages to the correct subscriber.
-Subscriber Identification: Helps telecom operators authenticate users.
-Billing & Charging: Tracks usage for prepaid or postpaid billing.
-Value-Added Services: Enables services like mobile banking, SMS marketing, and alerts.
Example:
For the phone number +91 9876543210:
+91 → Country Code (India)
98765 → National Destination Code (Operator/Region)
43210 → Subscriber Number
Difference Between MSISDN and IMSI:
-MSISDN: The public phone number used to make and receive calls/messages.
-IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity): A unique internal identifier stored on the SIM card, used by the network for authentication.
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