In the telecommunications industry, there are many different technical terms and acronyms. One such term is HLR, which stands for home location register. Home location register is a vital component of mobile networks, and without it, mobile devices would not work. In this article, we will explore what exactly HLR is and its importance in the telecommunications industry.

HLR home location register  for home location register, and is a database from a network that contains information regarding subscribers authorized to use the global system for mobile communications (GSM) core network. The database stores information ranging from phone numbers to the current location of the subscriber.

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When a subscriber makes a call or sends a message, a Message Switching Center (MSC) will access the network provider’s HLR to check what services the subscriber is allowed to access as part of their contract. The MSC then routes calls or messages to the correct device.

The home location register is updated whenever a mobile device connects to the network by contacting a Visitor Location Register (VLR) via a Gateway Mobile Switching Center (G-MSC). The VLR then sends the subscriber’s new location to the home location register. The HLR then updates its database with the new location information and informs other cellular components, such as the G-MSC and Authentication Center (AUC) of the change.

You may be worried about how secure the HLR is, given that it contains sensitive personal information such as the user’s most recent location. However, you should rest assured that the database is not publicly accessible and is protected with the same level of security as a mobile operator’s own internal data. However, in most territories law enforcement agencies can request information from the HLR as part of an investigation after a crime has been committed.