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The International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) is a unique id associated with all GSM and UMTS network mobile phone users. It is coded as a 13 to 15 digit long field on the SIM-Card inside the phone.
The first three digits represent the Moble Country Code (MCC), which is followed by the Mobile Network Code (MNC) with either 3 digits (North American standard) or 2 digits (European standard). The remaining digits represent the Mobile Subscription Identification Number (MSIN) within the mobile operator's customer base.
You can obtain the the IMSI of a cell phone number (MSISDN) by performing an HLR lookup. IMSI lookups are possible using the following routes.
Routes
| Route | Status | Live Signal | MCCMNC | IMSI* | MSC* | Ported | Roaming* | Sync API | Async API |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP1 | UP | Live HLR + MNP (Hybrid) ** | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DV8 | UP | Live HLR | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MS9 | UP | Live HLR | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
* Availability depends on target network operator.
Speed & Performance
| Route | Status | 10 Lookups | 100 Lookups | 1,000 Lookups | 10,000 Lookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP1 | UP | 3.33 / sec | 33.33 / sec | 45.36 / sec | 41.12 / sec |
| ST2 | RETIRED | 3.02 / sec | 1.51 / sec | 3.44 / sec | 4.22 / sec |
| DV8 | UP | 3.43 / sec | 34.27 / sec | 46.28 / sec | 42.71 / sec |
| MS9 | UP | 1.21 / sec | 2.42 / sec | 7.83 / sec | 11.31 / sec |