Multiple IMSI numbers
US8326286B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W8/06
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method includes receiving communication data that is directed to a first Mobile Directory Number (MDN) that is associated with a mobile communication device of a mobile subscriber. The first MDN is a local telephone number in a first country. The method includes determining a location of the mobile communication device. A first International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) number is active when the mobile communication device is located in the first country, and a second IMSI number is active when the mobile communication device is located in a second country. The method includes routing the communication data to the mobile communication device based on the location of the mobile communication device.
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