Method and apparatus for improved multi subscription operation
US9609683B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/06
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided in which the network is informed of a connection break with a device having multiple SIMs. In this regard, from the perspective of the device, information regarding a connection break with the device is provided to a network entity associated with a first network, the device communicating with the first network via a first subscription. The method may also cause the connection break to be initiated and causing another connection to be established with the device via a second subscription. From the perspective of the network, a method, apparatus and computer program product are provided in which the network receives information regarding the connection break and, based on the information, performs one or more network optimization actions.
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