Methods and apparatus for efficient transfer of multiple cellular service credentials
US11516650B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/06
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This Application describes mechanisms to transfer cellular service plans and associated credentials efficiently between wireless devices. Information regarding transferability of cellular services for SIMs/eSIMs to a wireless device are obtained from locally stored or remotely accessible cellular service information and/or associated mobile network operator (MNO) information. Access to network-based servers to determine transferability and/or to effect transfer can use non-cellular connections when available. Transferability information can be presented to a user to narrow selection of cellular service plans to transfer.
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