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Virtual access module distribution apparatus and methods

  • US 8,738,729 B2
  • Filed: 07/14/2011
  • Issued: 05/27/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/21/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • at an online service implemented using computing equipment;

    receiving a request for a virtual subscriber identity module (VSIM) that includes an International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) associated with an electronic device;

    determining, from a provisioning service, a plurality of allowed carriers that the electronic device is authorized to use;

    obtaining, from the provisioning service, a plurality of VSIMs corresponding to the plurality of allowed carriers;

    reserving the plurality of obtained VSIMs for the electronic device;

    receiving, from a user, selection of a VSIM from the plurality of obtained VSIMs, wherein the plurality of obtained VSIMs includes an unselected VSIM;

    downloading the selected VSIM to the electronic device over a communications network from the online service; and

    releasing the unselected VSIM for subsequent reuse.

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