# What is an MEID?

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**Category:** AirLink FAQ\
**Created:** [November 7, 2012, 9:59am UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/what-is-an-meid/5940 "2012-11-07T09:59:42Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 9:59am UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/what-is-an-meid/5940/1 "2012-11-07T09:59:42Z")

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MEID (Mobile Equipment Identifier) is the equivalent to an ESN and is now used by Verizon Wireless instead of the ESN for LTE devices. The MEID is printed on the bottom label of the GX440.

IMEI, MEID and ESN are the same.