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The PRL tells the cellphone what network carrier to look for. The PRL is a Phone Database for service acquisition that indicates which Bands, Sub bands and Service Provider shall be used. Through the PRL can be denied service in a specific band and/or service provider.

PRL structure and coding defined in IS-683A

The PRL consists of 3 parts:

1. Header and overhead

2. Acquisition Table

Frequencies and service types to use

3. System Table

Systems to use and ignore System to geographic coverage area mapping





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