How do mobile phone system knows the difference between “out of reach” and “mobile switched off”?

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  • Category: Cell Phones & Plans
  • Published: July 28, 2008
  • Updated: July 28, 2008
  • Last tested: July 28, 2008
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simple_n_super asked:

we are obtaining the messges different while provavamo to denominate switched off the mobile phone and the "" out of hand; one. the network of mobile phone notes exactly what the difference?

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3 thoughts on “How do mobile phone system knows the difference between “out of reach” and “mobile switched off”?”

  2. I think its just the same. Complicated to explain. Out of reach and mobile switched off is just the same thing, the person is not available. Out of reach coz maybe he’s in a place which has less signals of his carrier. Mobile switched off, Off.. turned off. Battery dead. Empty. Could be no signal though. 🙂

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