TAC is the mobile industry’s only device identification system, which tracks all connected device types.

This free onboarding course has been produced by the GSMA’s Device Services team, providing key information on the process and information required for TAC allocation and provision.

Need to apply for TAC?

3GPP requires all device types that can connect to a mobile wireless network to be identifiable by a Type Allocation Code (TAC), including IoT devices, payment terminals and connected vehicles. Crucially, it’s the 8-digit number that forms the first part of the 15-digit IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity), which uniquely identifies each individual connected device, so they can be transported around the world.

TAC / IMEI also helps enable governments to collect the correct taxes, devices to operate globally on mobile networks, and the identification of counterfeit or stolen devices.

Individuals who complete the onboarding will be allocated a certificate of completion.

Course Fee

This course is free of charge.

This free course has been produced by the GSMA’s Open Gateway team, providing real-world examples of how Open Gateway is gaining in popularity, as well as links to key resources for the developer community. Key topics covered include an introduction to the Open Gateway initiative, the GSMA Open Gateway MoU, Product Portfolio Workstream (Open Service APIs – CAMARA), Business Workstream (Open Service Gateway Agreement and Partnerships), Technical Workstream and finally, marketing and commercial considerations.

This course has been created by the GSMA.

• Show how Open Gateway can be used as an enabler for digital industries, with focus on Open Gateway’s readiness for the market.

• Outline the Open Gateway Memorandum of Understanding.

• List the Open Gateway workstreams currently in operation.

• Identify the responsibilities of the product, technical and business workstreams.

• Explain the concept of GSMA Market Champions, including where this has been launched and the associated blueprint.

• Explore the Open Gateway community, with focus on the Early Adopter Programme and the Open Gateway Communications Plan.

This is a self-paced course and you will gain access to all of its content as soon as you complete your enrolment.

We estimate that it should not take you more than one hour of study time per week to complete the course in two weeks. You will have, however, four weeks from enrolment to complete the course.

To qualify for a course completion certificate, you will have to view all of the course content.

Course Fee

This course is free of charge.