ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

MEID

Okay kiddo, do you know how you have a name and a birthday that help people know who you are and when you were born? Well, electronic devices like phones and tablets also have something similar called a MEID (pronounced "meed").

MEID stands for Mobile Equipment Identifier, and it's like a special digital code assigned to each phone or tablet. It's usually 14 or 15 digits long and is unique to each device. Just like how your name helps people identify you, a MEID helps phone companies and technicians know which specific device they're dealing with.

Also, there's something called a "SIM card" that you put in your phone or tablet to make calls and use the internet. The MEID is kind of like the SIM card's best friend, because they work together to make your device work properly.

So remember, a MEID is like your device's special name and helps people know which device they're dealing with.