(Mobile Identification Number) a 24-bit number assigned by a wireless service provider (carrier) to each phone it sells or includes in a service plan that uniquely identifies a mobile device within a carrier's network. Unlike an Electronic Serial Number (ESN), a MIN is changeable because wireless phones may change hands or phone owners may move to another coverage region, requiring a different service plan.
Mortgage Identification Number. A permanent number assigned by the Mortgage Electronic Registration System (MERS).
The MIN represents the telephone number of the mobile handset. It is the number that must be dialed in order to reach the mobile subscriber.
The Mobile Identification Number (MIN) is a unique 24-bit number assigned by the wireless service provider to each phone it sells or includes in service plans. Unlike an Electronic Serial Number (ESN), a MIN is changeable because wireless phones may change hands or phone owners may move to another coverage region, requiring a different service plan. The MIN and ESN are both automatically transmitted to the wireless network each time the phone is used to verify that the phone has not been reported lost or stolen and that all subscriber bills are current. See also ESN.
Mobile Identification Number Simply a phone number assigned to a mobile telephone.
It refers to Mobile Identification Number .It is the identification number of a mobile unit within a carrierÆs network. It differs from the ESN number, which is assigned by the manufacturer, not the carrier.
Mortgage Identification Number. Indicates that a loan is registered with Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., which tracks the ownership of mortgage rights. This number will follow the homeowner throughout the mortgage.
The MIN, more commonly known as a wireless phone number, uniquely identifies a wireless device within a wireless carrier's network. The MIN is dialed from other wireless or wireline networks to direct a signal to a specific wireless device. The number differs from the electronic serial number, which is the unit number assigned by a phone manufacturer. MINs and ESNs can be electronically checked to help prevent fraud.
See Mobile Identification Number.
Mobile Identification Number. The 34-bit number that is a digital representation of the 10-digit directory number assigned to a mobile station.
Mobile Identification Number: Uniquely identifies a mobile unit within a wireless carrier's network. The MIN often can be dialed from other wireless or wireline networks. The MIN is meant to be changeable, since the phone could change hands or a customer to another city. The number differs from the ESN which is the unit number assigned by a phone manufacturer. See also ESN, IMSI, TMSI.
Uniquely identifies a mobile unit in a wireless carrier's network, and can be used to dial from another network or fixed line and can be electronically checked to help prevent fraud.
Mobile Identification Number. Uniquely identifies a mobile unit within a wireless carrier's network. The MIN often can be dialed from other wireless or wireline networks. The number differs from the electronic serial number (ESN), which is the unit number assigned by a phone manufacturer. MINs and ESNs can be checked electronically to help prevent fraud.