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Method and apparatus for over the air activation of a multiple mode/band radio telephone handset

  • US 6,014,561 A
  • Filed: 05/06/1996
  • Issued: 01/11/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/06/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for over the air activation of a multiple mode radio telephone handset, comprising the steps of:

  • generating at least one message containing instructions and predetermined activation information for a first mode of operation and at least one second mode of operation;

    sending the at least one message over the air from a communication network to the handset to activate the handset for operation in both the first mode of operation and the at least one second mode of operation;

    storing the activation information in at least one selected memory location; and

    wherein the predetermined activation information comprises a mobile station numbers stored in subscriber identity module (SIM) card for operation in the first mode of operation and wherein the mobile station number is used in a number assignment module (NAM) for operation in the at least one second mode of operation.

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