System and method for providing a network service in a distributed fashion to a mobile device
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1. A server of a mobile virtual network, the server having a processor and configured to:
- receive a unique authentication token from a mobile device, andprovide phone call and data services to the mobile device, wherein the phone call and data services are associated with the unique authentication token and branded by a provider of the mobile virtual network that is other than a provider of a mobile network;
wherein the mobile device includes application software for allowing the phone call and data services, wherein the application software is branded by the provider of the mobile virtual network,wherein an identifier associated with the mobile device is maintained by the provider of the mobile virtual network and the provider of the mobile network, wherein the phone call and data services are associated with the identifier, wherein the identifier is distinct from the unique authentication token;
wherein the server is configured to;
provide the phone call services to the mobile device through each of a Wi-Fi network and the mobile network; and
provide the data services to the mobile device through each of the Wi-Fi network and the mobile network.
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Abstract
A mobile virtual network operator is provided. The operator includes a server that is communicatively coupled to a mobile device. The mobile device includes application software provided by the virtual network operator for allowing phone call and data connectivity.
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1. A server of a mobile virtual network, the server having a processor and configured to:
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receive a unique authentication token from a mobile device, and provide phone call and data services to the mobile device, wherein the phone call and data services are associated with the unique authentication token and branded by a provider of the mobile virtual network that is other than a provider of a mobile network; wherein the mobile device includes application software for allowing the phone call and data services, wherein the application software is branded by the provider of the mobile virtual network, wherein an identifier associated with the mobile device is maintained by the provider of the mobile virtual network and the provider of the mobile network, wherein the phone call and data services are associated with the identifier, wherein the identifier is distinct from the unique authentication token; wherein the server is configured to; provide the phone call services to the mobile device through each of a Wi-Fi network and the mobile network; and provide the data services to the mobile device through each of the Wi-Fi network and the mobile network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for a mobile virtual network, comprising:
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at a server having a processor and being configured for; receiving a unique authentication token from a mobile device, and providing phone call and data services to the mobile device, wherein the phone call and data services are associated with the unique authentication token and branded by a provider of the mobile virtual network that is other than a provider of a mobile network; wherein the mobile device includes application software for allowing the phone call and data services, wherein the application software is branded by the provider of the mobile virtual network, wherein an identifier associated with the mobile device is maintained by the provider of the mobile virtual network and the provider of the mobile network, wherein the phone call and data services are associated with the identifier, wherein the identifier is distinct from the unique authentication token; providing the phone call services to the mobile device through each of a Wi-Fi network and the mobile network; and providing the data services to the mobile device through each of the Wi-Fi network and the mobile network. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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