Question 1

What is a TAC code?

Accepted Answer

TAC stands for Type Allocation Code. It is the first 8 digits of an IMEI and identifies the device model, brand and manufacturing batch, but not the individual handset.

Question 2

Can I look up a device with only 8 digits?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Enter the 8-digit TAC and the tool resolves the model from the Type Allocation Code alone. A full 15-digit IMEI also works.

Question 3

Does a TAC lookup tell me if the phone is blacklisted or locked?

Accepted Answer

No. TAC only decodes the hardware model. Carrier lock status and blacklist state are separate IMEI reports available from the unlock.cx service catalog.

Question 4

Is the TAC lookup free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the model and specification lookup is free.

TAC/IMEI Lookup TAC (Type Allocation Code) is the 8-digit code at the start of an IMEI. It identifies the device manufacturer, model number and regulatory approval —everything except the individual serial number.

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TAC/IMEI Lookup ? TAC (Type Allocation Code) is the 8-digit code at the start of an IMEI. It identifies the device manufacturer, model number and regulatory approval —everything except the individual serial number.

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TAC/IMEI Lookup TAC (Type Allocation Code) is the 8-digit code at the start of an IMEI. It identifies the device manufacturer, model number and regulatory approval —everything except the individual serial number.