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GSMA TAC Allocation and IMEIApplication Process
for Device Brand Owners and
Manufacturers Training GuideMay 2018 v1.0
Non-Confidential Information. © GSM Association 2018.All GSMA meetings are conducted in full compliance with the GSMA’s anti-trust compliance policy.
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There are four stages in theTAC allocation process
Brand owner registers for TACaccount via GSMA website: imeidb.gsma.com
Brand owner then goes to GSMA IMEI Dbto complete new TAC application
Brand owner completes TAC creditpurchase via imeidb.gsma.com
GSMA issues TAC certificateto Brand Owner
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There are four stages in theTAC allocation process
Brand owner then goes to GSMA IMEI Dbto complete new TAC application
Brand owner registers for TACaccount via GSMA website: imeidb.gsma.com
Brand owner completes TAC creditpurchase via imeidb.gsma.com
GSMA issues TAC certificateto Brand Owner
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Brand owners must register for a TAC account through the GSMA IMEI Db website
imeidb.gsma.com
IMEI DATABASE
If approved you are allocated:• Unique GSMA IMEI Db ORG ID• Username & temporary
password to access IMEI Db portal
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The IMEI Db will assign the correct Reporting Body for all new brand owners
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HQ address of the brand owner determineshow you apply for a TAC account
Rule:
Only one company name and one company registration numberis allowed per registration form
Unless Brand Owner head office is based in mainland China or India you must register on the GSMA IMEI Db.
Must register forTAC account directlywith GSMA IMEI Db
Brand owner is not based in mainlandChina or India
Any company can apply for TAC, the IMEI Db Helpdesk will assign the applicant to the correct local Reporting Body
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Note the supporting documents that need to accompany an application at this stage
Companyregistrationcertificate
A copy of brandownership/registrationfor each brand name
ISO certificate
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There are four stages in theTAC allocation process
Brand owner then goes to GSMA IMEI Dbto complete new TAC application
Brand owner completes TAC creditpurchase via imeidb.gsma.com
Brand owner registers for TACaccount via GSMA website: imeidb.gsma.com
GSMA issues TAC certificateto Brand Owner
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Visit imeidb.gsma.com and enter login credentials
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Select Buy TAC from the menuon the left hand side
BestPractise
Take care to change your temporary password provided by the system and establish your security questions upon first login
You must have TAC credits in order to start a TAC application.
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Complete the Buy TAC form and select payment type
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Take care that if you wish to pay offline the processing time will take several days and credits will not be released until payment has posted.
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Your purchase will be processed andTAC will be released once the payment is made
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If “Pay Online” is selected you will be taken to the secure trading payment platform to complete your transaction.
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BestPractise
Payments must be made by a company account not a personal one
MSAI and TAF have different payment portals
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Online payments will receive instant confirmation and TAC credits will be automatically applied to your GSMA IMEI Db account
Thank you for your purchase
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Thank you for your purchaseYour purchase will be processed and TAC will be released once the payment is made
If “Pay Offline” is selected ensure to include a PO number, TAC credits will be applied to your GSMA IMEI Db account following payment
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Your invoice has been emailed to you. Payments can take 3 to 5 days to process.
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There are four stages in theTAC allocation process
Brand owner then goes to GSMA IMEI Dbto complete new TAC application
Brand owner registers for TACaccount via GSMA website: imeidb.gsma.com
Brand owner completes TAC creditpurchase via imeidb.gsma.com
GSMA issues TAC certificateto Brand Owner
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Go to the Request a TAC page andfollow the instructions
Rule:
Ensure TAC creditbalance is sufficientbefore applying for TAC
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All fields must be completed to move to the next stage
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Be careful: Use final device details as you will not be able to make changes to these fields after allocation
You must completeall sections of this form.
Rule:
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There is a new designationfor removable and non-removable UICC and eUICC on this form
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Identify the correctdevice manufacturer
Rule:
If the brand owner is responsible for the technical design or manufacture then click “yes”
Be careful: Incorrect information will delay or invalidate your application
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Search for the correct manufacturer
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Ryan Tabor123 Maple Drive, London, England
[email protected] Devices
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Applicant selects ‘No’ if theorganisation is not responsiblefor technical design
The applicant can searchfor the manufacturer from the
list of registered manufacturers
Rule:
If the brand owner is not responsible for the technical design of the device, search for the manufacturer who is
Be careful: Incorrect information will delay or invalidateyour application
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Ryan Tabor
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You may need to add themanufacturer’s details
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BestPractise
If the manufacturer isnot listed, then add in thedetails yourself
Be careful: Incorrect information will delay or invalidateyour application
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A device can only have one operating system
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BestPractise
If your operating system isnot displayed write an email to [email protected] request it is added
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Select the network bandssupported by the device
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You must select at least one 3GPP Radio Interface Supported. If satellite is selected, youmust specify the details
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There is a new designationfor LPWAN on this form
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If the device has been certified, we recommendyou select the appropriate certification body
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Review your TAC application carefully and make changes if required before submitting
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Rule:
Editing after the TAC application has been submitted is subject to new restrictions. Please ensure the device information is correct before you submit your application.
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After submission, your application will bereviewed by the relevant Reporting Body
Reporting bodywill reviewapplication
GSMAIMEI Db
AMEND/SUBMIT
REJECT
ON HOLD
APPROVE
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If your Reporting Body has put your application on hold, you will receive an email notification
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You will be given theopportunity to amend your application and re-submit
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There are four stages in theTAC allocation process
Brand owner then goes to GSMA IMEI Dbto complete new TAC application
Brand owner registers for TACaccount via GSMA website: imeidb.gsma.com
GSMA issues TAC certificateto Brand Owner
Brand owner completes TAC creditpurchase via imeidb.gsma.com
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Once TAC application has been approved,the main contact will receive a TAC codeand GSMA TAC certificate by email
Proof that the TAC has been allocated to the brand owner for the handset model listed
Internationally accepted by customs and
regulatory agencies
Rule:
Original GSMA TAC certificatesmust not be altered in any way.
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You can re-download your certificate at a later date, from GSMA IMEI Db
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You can edit your allocated TAC via the GSMA IMEI Db portal if necessary
Rule:
The Edit TAC function can onlybe used to correct mistakes suchas typos, not to change model or brand names or device types
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The high volume of TAC applications make it vital that correct processes are followed
Source: TAF and GSMA IMEI Db
Since May 2016
Brazilian manufacturers have registered with GSMA IMEI Db and have been allocated:
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TAC issued by GSMA
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Any questions?
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