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mad at auth.se mad at auth.seOn Sun, 30 Jan 2011 11:34:01 -0600, John Orlando wrote: > > It is up to the network to decide what ID type it wants to use to > page > a mobile, and this is dependent on a number of factors. Almost > always it uses the TMSI, sometimes IMSI, and _very_ rarely an IMEI. In gsm 04.08 9.1.22.3 it says "The Mobile Identity 1 and 2 IEs shall not refer to IMEI.". So a standard compliant network should never do that. Have you actually seen that on any live network? > > So in short, unless youre lucky enough to have the network page you > with your IMSI, it is unlikely you will see it. Sometimes when some network components like the auth server/vlr are overloaded with entrys or requests, then there are many imsis on the air. And often at not-so-busy times, too. I've observed that regulary but have not heard any fully explainatory conclusion to that yet. Regards, Mad