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[-] wallmenis@lemmy.one 10 points 3 months ago

I mean every device that connects to cell towers has an IMEI number. That can be used so that they can ban your device if necessary (eg someone stole it).

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Mobile_Equipment_Identity

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