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Method and device for accessing a network, and user equipment

US11089522B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 2017
Grant dateAug 10, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W60/04
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and a device for accessing a network by a User Equipment, and a User Equipment are provided. The method includes obtaining a second network identifier of a second network in which a second cell is and an identifier of a second service provider selected by the UE from service providers supported by the second network, when the UE moves from a first cell to the second cell; sending an access request carrying a Globally Unique Temporary Identifier of the UE to the second network to access the second network, when the second network identifier is different from a first network identifier of a first network in which the first cell is, or when the identifier of the second service provider is different from an identifier of a first service provider with which the UE registers, in service providers supported by the first network.

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