Initializing and provisioning user equipment having multi-network connectivity
US8406761B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/06
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device includes a first type of cellular capability for connecting to a first cellular network and a second type of cellular capability for connecting to a second cellular network. The device terminates advertising of the first type of cellular capability after determining that the device is not initialized. The device also transmits a request to the second cellular network by using the second type of cellular capability; receives a name of a carrier, associated with the device, from a server and via the second cellular network; and initializes the device based on the name of the carrier.
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