The TAC (Type Allocation Code) is the initial eight digits of your IMEI, which identifies your device's manufacturer and model number. To retrieve it from your device, simply dial *#06# and enter the first 8 digits into the search box.
You can also retrieve the TAC (first 8 digits of your IMEI) by checking your device settings:
iPhone
iPhone
- Select “Settings” icon on your display screen
- Scroll down and tap the section marked “General”
- Choose “About”
- Your IMEI will be listed along with information such as the model name, number, and serial number
- Open the Settings app
- Select “About Phone”
- Scroll past information such as emergency contact and model number to your IMEI
- Open Settings
- Tap Security and then Find My Device
- At the top left tap the phone icon
- Tap Information
- Your phone’s IMEI will appear to the right of the phone icon
- Look at the physical device
Check If Your Phone is compatible with Lyca Mobile
Have you checked if your current mobile phone is compatible with your Lyca Mobile SIM card? Before switching to Lyca Mobile for a more affordable phone plan, make sure that your mobile phone is compatible with a Lyca Mobile SIM card. Follow the guidelines below to determine if your mobile phone will work under the Lyca Mobile network