MSISDN
Definition
Mobile Station International Subscriber Directory Number. The dialable phone number. Stored on the HLR, not always on the SIM.
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Explained in
- Mobile Phone Forensics: Acquisition and ExaminationMobile Station International Subscriber Directory Number. The dialable phone number. Stored on the HLR, not always on the SIM.