ETSI - TS 100 922
Digital Cellular Telecommunications System (PHASE 2+); Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM); Functional Characteristics
| Organization: | ETSI |
| Publication Date: | 1 November 1998 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 13 |
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The present document defines the functional characteristics and requirements of the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for use in GSM 900, GSM 1800 and PCS 1900 applications. All references to GSM shall apply equally to GSM 900, GSM 1800 and PCS 1900 unless otherwise stated.
The SIM is the entity that contains the identity of the subscriber. When placed in a Mobile Equipment (ME), together they become a Mobile Station (MS) which may then register onto a GSM network.
The primary function of the SIM in conjunction with a GSM network is to authenticate the validity of an MS when accessing the network. In addition it provides a means to authenticate the user and may also store other subscriberrelated information or applications. Subscription entitlements are stored not in the SIM, but in the network.
If the SIM functionality is incorporated into a multi-application card, the GSM application may be used in other telecommunication applications.
In addition, SIMs are permitted to contain non-GSM functionality. In the case of multi-application cards, this ETS defines just the GSM application.
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