Method for providing international calling services
First Claim
1. A method for providing international calling service comprising the steps of:
- preparing a mobile device for communication with a first network;
exporting the mobile device to a foreign service provider located in a foreign country;
receiving call records related to the usage of the mobile device in the United States; and
sending the call records to the foreign service provider.
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Abstract
A method for providing international calling services is disclosed. The method begins by preparing a mobile device for communication with a first network. In some cases, this would include registering the mobile device with the first network. The mobile device is then exported to a foreign service provider located in a foreign country. A user brings the mobile device back into the domestic nation (for example, the United States) after having purchased or leased the mobile device from the foreign service provider. The method can assist with various functions of the mobile device including: receiving call records related to the usage of the mobile device, and efficiently routing international and domestic calls.
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22 Claims
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1. A method for providing international calling service comprising the steps of:
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preparing a mobile device for communication with a first network;
exporting the mobile device to a foreign service provider located in a foreign country;
receiving call records related to the usage of the mobile device in the United States; and
sending the call records to the foreign service provider. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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8. A method for assisting with international calls comprising the steps of:
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preparing a mobile device for communication with a first network;
exporting the mobile device to a foreign service provider located in a foreign country;
receiving information related to an outgoing international call made by the mobile device; and
routing the call to a second network in communication with a foreign network. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for assisting with international calls comprising the steps of:
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preparing a mobile device for communication with a first network;
exporting the mobile device to a foreign service provider located in a foreign country;
receiving information related to an incoming international call made to the mobile device; and
routing the call to the first network for delivery to the mobile device. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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