27.19 Phase identification

3GPP51.010-1Mobile Station (MS) conformance specificationPart 1: Conformance specificationTS

27.19.1 Definition

The phase of the SIM is indicated in the Elementary File EFPHASE. This allows the ME to identify the phase of the SIM and adapt its functionality accordingly.

27.19.2 Conformance requirement

The phase of the card shall be determined as part of the initialization procedure.

Reference:

3GPP TS 11.11, subclauses 10.2.16 and 11.2.1.

27.19.3 Test purpose

To verify that the ME requests the SIM phase as part of the initialization procedure.

27.19.4 Method of test

27.19.4.1 Initial conditions

The ME is connected to the SIM simulator, and powered off.

The default values are used.

27.19.4.2 Procedure

a) The mobile is powered on.

b) The SIM simulator monitors the SIM initialization procedure.

27.19.5 Test requirement

The ME shall request the phase of the SIM as part of the initialization procedure.