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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

UMTS Subscriber Identity Module

NIST SP 800-101 Rev. 1

Universal Subscriber Identity Module

NIST SP 1800-13B, NIST SP 800-187

Definition(s):

A module similar to the SIM in GSM/GPRS networks, but with additional capabilities suited to 3G networks.
Source(s):
NISTIR 7250 under UMTS Subscriber Identity Module
NISTIR 7387 under UMTS Subscriber Identity Module

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