IMEI stands for “”International Mobile Equipment Identity”” and is a unique number that is used to identify certain mobile phones. These numbers are typically unique for 3GPP and iDEN mobile phones

as well as some satellite phones. You can use this information to determine the status of your phone and to track it down if you need to. But what is an IMEI number and how does it work? Let’s discuss some of the most common types of IMEI numbers and their purposes.