The ODA Global PLMN ID Program provides enterprises with a complete, globally unique 4G or 5G identifier package under the ODA shared PLMN ID. Unlike a standalone PLMN allocation, ODA works directly with device OEMs to enable native PLMN support across their device ecosystem.
Every Private Cellular Network requires a PLMN-ID — the identity that allows devices to discover, authenticate, and connect to your network. Without one, your network is invisible to every device on your floor. Obtaining a globally unique PLMN-ID independently means navigating the ITU allocation process through a national regulator — a multi-year process designed for nation-scale mobile operators, not enterprise deployments.
The PLMN-ID is broadcast by every cell on your private network. Devices use it to decide whether they are allowed to connect. Without a valid, unique PLMN-ID, your network cannot be distinguished from any other network.
Each SIM on your network carries an IMSI derived from your PLMN-ID. The ODA shared-PLMN model partitions the IMSI space into blocks so your subscribers never collide with another enterprise, anywhere in the world.
Every base station (eNodeB or gNodeB) and every tracking area on your network needs a unique identifier within the PLMN. These are required for paging, mobility, handover, E911, and location services.
All Private Cellular Network devices validate the PLMN-ID before allowing a connection. A PLMN-ID not in a device's allowed list is rejected silently. The ODA Identifier Program addresses this through device enablement — something no other identifier program offers.
Each option provides the complete set of 3GPP identifiers needed to deploy a Private Cellular Network. Select 4G or 5G based on your infrastructure. Both are allocated from the ODA Shared Global PLMN-ID.
Complete EPC identifier set for LTE-only or LTE-anchor deployments. Supports up to 10 cell sites and 2 tracking areas.
Complete 5GC identifier set for SA or NSA deployments. Supports up to 10 cell sites, 2 tracking areas, and 1 network slice.
Other identifier programs give you a number. ODA gives you a number that works. The ODA Network Identifier Program is backed by the working-group output of the Open Device Alliance — the only industry body focused on removing device-side barriers to Private Cellular Network connectivity.
Your PLMN-ID is included in ODA's device enablement specifications. ODA-certified devices will increasingly accept 90x-xx without requiring MNO operator allowed-list inclusion — the single biggest enterprise pain point that standalone identifiers cannot solve.
For PCN deployments around the world — ODA validates which device models have your band enabled in production firmware. Your identifier comes with the device compatibility data that matters.
Every identifier issued is cross-referenced against the ODA Enabled Device Registry. You know which devices will successfully connect to your network before you deploy — no trial-and-error in the field.
The ODA Identifier Registry allocates identifiers from the ODA Shared Global PLMN-ID address space. Each allocation is conflict-free, globally unique, and recorded in the ODA audit log. The process is designed to get you from request to deployment-ready in days, not months.
The ODA shared PLMN-ID uses 10 MSIN digits after MCC+MNC (901-07). These 10 digits are split between your IMSI Block Number (IBN) and your User Identification Number (UIN). The split is configurable to match your deployment scale.
7-digit IBN + 3-digit UIN. Best for most enterprise deployments. Supports up to 10 million allocation blocks across the program.
6-digit IBN + 4-digit UIN. For large-scale deployments requiring high subscriber density on a single private network.
Complete the form below to request your ODA network identifier package. The ODA Identifier Registry team will respond within 2 business days with your allocation options.
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The ODA Identifier Registry team will respond within 2 business days with your allocation options. All identifier assignments are conflict-free and globally unique.