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Re: Wanna buy a Pixel?

Pretty much all mobile phones use the IMEI as the unit, user and phone number master identifier. This usually resides on the SIM.

And yes, reassigning an IMEI number is a real pain in the arse. I know, I used to do this at the enterprise IT level for the phone system repair tech's phones that they use and I had direct access. It wasn't easy even with that much authority and yes, the system recognition of the new equipment assignment is still measured in days. If they were lucky.

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