Devices and smart home
IMEI
Abbreviation for International Mobile Equipment Identity
In short and in plain language
The IMEI is the serial number of a mobile phone.
The mobile network uses it to know the phone. You find it in the settings or on the box.
If the phone is lost or stolen, the number can help to identify it.
Definition
The IMEI is the serial number that identifies a mobile phone in the mobile network. You find it in the phone's settings or on the packaging. If the phone is lost or stolen, it can help to identify the device.