Network service activation methods, devices, systems and products

Abstract

This invention provides a method, apparatus, system, and product for network service activation. In this embodiment, the self-activation platform of a first network can be used to activate network services for second network terminals that require the first network's services, based on actual business scenarios. This allows for targeted activation of network services at the first network's HLR, eliminating the need to indiscriminately activate first network services for all terminals that have activated second network services. This avoids the ineffective occupation and waste of resources in the first network's HLR. It also removes the constraints between the first and second networks, allowing terminals to activate second network services without simultaneously activating the first network, enabling independent activation of second network HLRs. This allows for precise activation of second network terminals that require first network services during the transition between old and new mobile networks.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of information processing technology, and in particular to a method, apparatus, system and product for network service activation. Background Technology

[0002] While 5G networks have seen large-scale development, their wireless coverage still has many blind spots compared to the mature low-frequency 3G networks, especially in rural areas where some mobile users still require 3G. Therefore, during the transition phase where old and new mobile networks coexist, it is still necessary to ensure service availability for these remaining users. One approach is to provide both 5G and 3G network services to all 5G users without differentiation. This approach has led to insufficient 3G Home Location Register (HLR) resources. Reinvesting in 3G network equipment would result in uncertain returns, and further investment in low-frequency 3G network equipment does not align with network evolution requirements.

[0003] It is clear that there is an urgent need for a solution that can enable new network services. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a method, apparatus, server, and storage medium for activating network services, thereby addressing at least some of the problems in related technologies.

[0005] The first aspect of this invention provides a network service activation method, applied to a self-activation platform of a first network, the method comprising:

[0006] Monitor whether the Home Location Register (HLR) of the first network issues a terminal registration authentication failure message containing a specified reason for authentication failure;

[0007] If a terminal registration authentication failure message containing a specified authentication failure reason is detected, the authentication identifier of the terminal corresponding to the terminal registration authentication failure message is obtained.

[0008] Based on the authentication identifier of the terminal, it is determined whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network. The self-activation conditions of the first network include: the terminal is not out of service and the terminal has activated the network services of the second network.

[0009] If the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network, an activation process for activating network services of the first network for the terminal is initiated.

[0010] Optionally, obtaining the authentication identifier of the terminal corresponding to the terminal registration authentication failure message includes:

[0011] Obtain the authentication request message associated with the terminal registration authentication failure message;

[0012] Extract the authentication identifier of the terminal from the authentication request message.

[0013] Optionally, determining whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network includes:

[0014] Based on the authentication identifier of the terminal, query the Business Operation Support System (BOSS) to see if the authentication identifier of the terminal is legitimate;

[0015] If the authentication identifier of the terminal is valid, query the BOSS for the user number MDN associated with the authentication identifier of the terminal, and then query the BOSS for whether the MDN corresponding to the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network.

[0016] Initiating a process to enable network services on the first network for the terminal includes:

[0017] For the MDN corresponding to the terminal, a request to activate the network services of the first network is initiated to the BOSS, so that the BOSS can issue an account activation instruction for the authentication identifier associated with the MDN to the HLR of the first network.

[0018] A second aspect of this invention provides a method for activating network services, applied to a Business Operation Support System (BOSS), the method comprising:

[0019] Receive the terminal's authentication identifier sent by the self-activation platform of the first network;

[0020] Based on the authentication identifier of the terminal, query whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network, and return the query result to the self-activation platform. The self-activation conditions of the first network include: the terminal is not shut down and the terminal has activated the network services of the second network.

[0021] The self-activation platform initiates an activation process to activate network services of the first network for the terminal. This activation process is initiated when the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network.

[0022] Optionally, the BOSS includes at least: an Empowerment Open Gateway (EOP), a resource system, and a Customer Relationship Management System (CRM); based on the authentication identifier of the terminal, it queries whether the terminal meets the self-enabling conditions of the first network, including:

[0023] EOP queries the resource system to see if the terminal's authentication identifier exists in the resource system in order to verify the legitimacy of the terminal's authentication identifier;

[0024] If the authentication identifier of the terminal is valid, EOP queries CRM for the user number MDN associated with the authentication identifier of the terminal, and queries CRM for whether the MDN corresponding to the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network.

[0025] Returning the query results to the self-activation platform includes:

[0026] The CRM returns the query results to the self-activation platform via EOP.

[0027] Optionally, the BOSS also includes: a service activation system and a business activation system; executing the activation process initiated by the self-activation platform to activate the network services of the first network for the terminal, including:

[0028] EOP receives a network service activation request for the MDN corresponding to the terminal sent by the self-activation platform;

[0029] EOP sends a network service activation order for the MDN corresponding to the terminal to CRM;

[0030] The CRM will send the network service activation order for the MDN corresponding to the terminal to the service activation system;

[0031] The service activation system obtains the authentication identifier associated with the MDN from the resource system;

[0032] The service activation system generates an HLR account opening work order for the first network based on the authentication identifier associated with the MDN, and sends it to the service activation system.

[0033] The service activation system issues an account opening instruction to the HLR of the first network for the authentication identifier associated with the MDN.

[0034] A third aspect of this invention provides a method for accessing a first network, applied to a terminal, the method comprising:

[0035] Terminals that have activated network services on the second network are detecting the signal strength of the second network;

[0036] If the signal strength of the second network is lower than a preset threshold, an authentication request is sent to the first network, and the authentication request carries the authentication identifier of the terminal.

[0037] The system receives a terminal registration authentication failure message returned by the HLR of the first network, which contains a specified authentication failure reason. The terminal registration authentication failure message containing the specified authentication failure reason is used to trigger the self-activation platform of the first network to initiate the activation process of the network services of the first network for the terminal if the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network.

[0038] The authentication request is sent again to the first network, the authentication request carrying the authentication identifier of the terminal, so that the HLR of the first network can authenticate the terminal again, thereby enabling the terminal to access the first network.

[0039] A fourth aspect of this invention provides a network service activation device applied to a self-activation platform of a first network, the device comprising:

[0040] The monitoring module is used to monitor whether the Home Location Register (HLR) of the first network issues a terminal registration authentication failure message containing a specified reason for authentication failure.

[0041] The acquisition module is used to obtain the authentication identifier of the terminal corresponding to the terminal registration authentication failure message when the terminal registration authentication failure message containing the specified authentication failure reason is detected.

[0042] The determination module is used to determine whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network based on the authentication identifier of the terminal. The self-activation conditions of the first network include: the terminal is in an active state and the terminal has activated the network services of the second network.

[0043] The initiation module is used to initiate an activation process for the terminal to activate network services of the first network when the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network.

[0044] Optionally, the acquisition module is specifically used for:

[0045] Obtain the authentication request message associated with the terminal registration authentication failure message;

[0046] Extract the authentication identifier of the terminal from the authentication request message.

[0047] Optionally, the determining module is specifically used for:

[0048] Based on the authentication identifier of the terminal, query the Business Operation Support System (BOSS) to see if the authentication identifier of the terminal is legitimate;

[0049] If the authentication identifier of the terminal is valid, query the BOSS for the user number MDN associated with the authentication identifier of the terminal, and then query the BOSS for whether the MDN corresponding to the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network.

[0050] The initiating module is specifically used for:

[0051] For the MDN corresponding to the terminal, a request to activate the network services of the first network is initiated to the BOSS, so that the BOSS can issue an account activation instruction for the authentication identifier associated with the MDN to the HLR of the first network.

[0052] A fifth aspect of this invention provides a network service activation device, applied to a Business Operation Support System (BOSS), the device comprising:

[0053] The receiving module is used to receive the terminal's authentication identifier sent by the self-activation platform of the first network;

[0054] The query module is used to query whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network based on the terminal's authentication identifier, and return the query result to the self-activation platform. The self-activation conditions of the first network include: the terminal's status is not interrupted and the terminal has activated the network services of the second network.

[0055] The execution module is used to execute the activation process initiated by the self-activation platform to activate the network services of the first network for the terminal. The activation process is initiated when the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network.

[0056] Optionally, BOSS includes at least: an Exponential Open Gateway (EOP), a resource system, and a Customer Relationship Management System (CRM); the query module is specifically used for:

[0057] EOP queries the resource system to see if the terminal's authentication identifier exists in the resource system in order to verify the legitimacy of the terminal's authentication identifier;

[0058] If the authentication identifier of the terminal is valid, EOP queries CRM for the user number MDN associated with the authentication identifier of the terminal, and queries CRM for whether the MDN corresponding to the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network.

[0059] Returning the query results to the self-activation platform includes:

[0060] The CRM returns the query results to the self-activation platform via EOP.

[0061] Optionally, BOSS also includes: a service activation system and a business activation system, wherein the execution module is specifically used for:

[0062] EOP receives a network service activation request for the MDN corresponding to the terminal sent by the self-activation platform;

[0063] EOP sends a network service activation order for the MDN corresponding to the terminal to CRM;

[0064] The CRM will send the network service activation order for the MDN corresponding to the terminal to the service activation system;

[0065] The service activation system obtains the authentication identifier associated with the MDN from the resource system;

[0066] The service activation system generates an HLR account opening work order for the first network based on the authentication identifier associated with the MDN, and sends it to the service activation system.

[0067] The service activation system issues an account opening instruction to the HLR of the first network for the authentication identifier associated with the MDN.

[0068] A sixth aspect of the present invention provides an apparatus for accessing a first network, applied to a terminal, the apparatus comprising:

[0069] The detection module is used by terminals that have activated network services on the second network to detect the signal strength of the second network.

[0070] The first request module is used to issue an authentication request to the first network when the signal strength of the second network is lower than a preset threshold. The authentication request carries the authentication identifier of the terminal.

[0071] The receiving module is used to receive a terminal registration authentication failure message returned by the HLR of the first network, which contains a specified authentication failure reason. The terminal registration authentication failure message containing the specified authentication failure reason is used to trigger the self-activation platform of the first network to initiate the activation process of the network services of the first network for the terminal when the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network.

[0072] The second request module is used to send an authentication request to the first network again. The authentication request carries the authentication identifier of the terminal, so that the HLR of the first network can authenticate the terminal again, thereby enabling the terminal to access the first network.

[0073] The seventh aspect of the present invention provides a network service activation system, the system comprising: a self-activation platform for a first network, a service operation support system (BOSS), and a home location register (HLR) for the first network;

[0074] The self-activation platform of the first network monitors whether the Home Location Register (HLR) of the first network issues a terminal registration authentication failure message containing a specified authentication failure reason; if the terminal registration authentication failure message containing the specified authentication failure reason is detected, the platform obtains the authentication identifier of the terminal corresponding to the terminal registration authentication failure message; based on the terminal's authentication identifier, the platform determines whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network, which include: the terminal's status is not interrupted and the terminal has activated network services of the second network; if the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network, the platform initiates an activation process to activate network services of the first network for the terminal.

[0075] The Business Operation Support System (BOSS) receives the terminal authentication identifier sent by the self-activation platform of the first network; based on the terminal authentication identifier, it queries whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network and returns the query result to the self-activation platform. The self-activation conditions of the first network include: the terminal is not out of service and the terminal has activated network services of the second network; it executes the activation process initiated by the self-activation platform to activate the network services of the first network for the terminal. The activation process is initiated when the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network.

[0076] An eighth aspect of the present invention provides an electronic device, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the program, it implements the steps of the network service activation method as described in the first aspect of the present invention, the steps of the network service activation method as described in the second aspect of the present invention, or the steps of the method for accessing a first network as described in the third aspect of the present invention.

[0077] A ninth aspect of the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the network service activation method as described in the first aspect of the present invention, the steps of the network service activation method as described in the second aspect of the present invention, or the steps of the method for accessing a first network as described in the third aspect of the present invention.

[0078] The tenth aspect of this invention provides a computer program product, including a computer program / instruction, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the network service activation method as described in the first aspect of this invention, the steps of the network service activation method as described in the second aspect, or the steps of the method for accessing a first network as described in the third aspect.

[0079] Using the network service activation method provided in this embodiment of the invention, the self-activation platform of the first network can monitor terminal registration authentication failure messages issued by the Home Location Register (HLR) of the first network. When a terminal registration authentication failure message containing a specified authentication failure reason is detected, it determines whether the corresponding terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network. If the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network, the activation process for activating network services of the first network for the terminal can be automatically initiated. In this embodiment of the invention, the self-activation platform of the first network can, according to the actual business scenario, activate network services for second network terminals that need to use network services of the first network, thereby allocating numbers to the first network HLR for them. This achieves the goal of not indiscriminately activating network services of the first network for all terminals that have activated network services of the second network, thus avoiding the ineffective occupation and waste of resources of the first network HLR.

[0080] In this embodiment of the invention, the entanglement between the first network and the second network is removed. When a terminal activates services on the second network, it does not need to activate services on the first network simultaneously, enabling independent number allocation by the HLR of the second network. Furthermore, when a terminal has network service needs on the first network, it can utilize the self-activation platform of the first network to complete the activation of network services on the first network, ensuring user needs. During the transition phase where old and new mobile networks coexist, precise number allocation is performed for second network terminals that have a need to use the first network. This not only meets the business development needs of the second network but also facilitates the decoupling of network services on the second network from those on the first network, accelerating the decommissioning process of the first network's core network and achieving cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and technological advancement in communication networks. Attached Figure Description

[0081] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of the present invention will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0082] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a network service activation method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0083] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the specific process of a network service activation method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0084] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of another network service activation method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0085] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram illustrating the specific process of another network service activation method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0086] Figure 5 This is a flowchart of a method for accessing a first network according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0087] Figure 6 This is a structural block diagram of a network service activation device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0088] Figure 7 This is a structural block diagram of another network service activation device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0089] Figure 8 This is a structural block diagram of a device for accessing a first network according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0090] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0091] Reference Figure 1 The diagram illustrates a flowchart of a network service activation method according to an embodiment of the present invention. This method is applied to a self-activation platform of a first network. Specifically, the network service activation method provided by this embodiment may include the following steps:

[0092] S101, monitor whether the Home Location Register (HLR) of the first network issues a terminal registration authentication failure message containing a specified authentication failure reason.

[0093] In this embodiment of the invention, the first network can be an older network during the transitional phase in the development of communication services, where new and old mobile networks coexist. This embodiment uses a 3G network as an example for illustration.

[0094] In this embodiment of the invention, a terminal that has activated the second network can send a registration authentication to the HLR of the first network when the signal of the second network is poor. However, since the terminal has not activated the service of the first network, the HLR of the first network will return a terminal registration authentication failure message.

[0095] The second network can be an older network used during the transition phase when new and old mobile networks coexist in the development of communication services. In this embodiment of the invention, a 5G network is used as an example for illustration.

[0096] In this embodiment of the invention, the specified authentication failure reason can be: a terminal registration authentication failure message indicating that the terminal has not activated the first network. For example, "Invalid ESN" or "Unassigned number", etc.

[0097] Figure 2 This diagram illustrates the specific process of the network service activation method provided in this embodiment of the invention. Figure 2 As can be seen, in this embodiment of the invention, a 5G terminal (i.e., a terminal that has activated 5G network services) can send a registration request to the Mobile Switching Center (MSC) of the 3G network. Based on the terminal's registration request, the MSC sends an authentication request to the HLR. The HLR processes the authentication request and returns an authentication response. Meanwhile, the 3G self-activation platform monitors and collects authentication failure responses.

[0098] S102, if a terminal registration authentication failure message containing a specified authentication failure reason is detected, obtain the authentication identifier of the terminal corresponding to the terminal registration authentication failure message.

[0099] In this embodiment of the invention, after the self-activation platform of the first network detects a terminal registration authentication failure message containing a specified authentication failure reason, it can further collect the authentication identifier of the terminal reported by the terminal in the authentication request message associated with the terminal registration authentication failure message.

[0100] In this embodiment of the invention, the authentication identifier of the terminal can be IMSI, ESN parameters, etc.

[0101] Specifically, in this embodiment of the invention, step S102 may include the following sub-steps:

[0102] S1021, Obtain the authentication request message associated with the terminal registration authentication failure message.

[0103] S1022, Extract the authentication identifier of the terminal from the authentication request message.

[0104] like Figure 2 As shown, in a specific embodiment of the present invention, the 3G network self-activation platform can collect authentication failure responses and the IMSI and ESN parameters of associated terminals.

[0105] S103, based on the authentication identifier of the terminal, determine whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network. The self-activation conditions of the first network include: the terminal is not shut down and the terminal has activated the network services of the second network.

[0106] S104, if the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network, initiate the activation process of network services of the first network for the terminal.

[0107] In this embodiment of the invention, the self-activation platform of the first network can determine whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network through the business operation support system BOSS.

[0108] Specifically, in this embodiment of the invention, step S103 includes the following sub-steps:

[0109] S1031, Based on the authentication identifier of the terminal, query the Business Operation Support System (BOSS) to see if the authentication identifier of the terminal is valid.

[0110] S1032, if the authentication identifier of the terminal is legitimate, query the BOSS for the user number MDN associated with the authentication identifier of the terminal, and then query the BOSS for whether the MDN corresponding to the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network.

[0111] In this embodiment of the invention, step S104 may specifically include:

[0112] For the MDN corresponding to the terminal, a request to activate the network services of the first network is initiated to the BOSS, so that the BOSS can issue an account activation instruction for the authentication identifier associated with the MDN to the HLR of the first network.

[0113] In this embodiment of the invention, the Business Operation Support System (BOSS) can be a mature business operation support system in the relevant field.

[0114] like Figure 2 As shown in the specific embodiment of the present invention, the 3G network self-activation platform can query the BOSS to determine whether the obtained terminal authentication identifier (IMSI, ESN) is valid, whether the terminal has activated 5G, and whether the terminal is not out of service. The BOSS can query the user number MDN associated with the terminal through the terminal's authentication identifier, and then determine whether the terminal has activated 5G service and whether the terminal is out of service through the MDN, thereby determining whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network. If the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network, the BOSS returns the query results to the 3G network self-activation platform (including: whether it meets the conditions and the MDN corresponding to the terminal). Then, the 3G network self-activation platform can initiate an activation request for 3G network service (i.e., HLR number activation request) to the BOSS based on the MDN corresponding to the terminal, so that the BOSS can issue an HLR account opening and signing instruction for the authentication identifier associated with the MDN to the HLR of the 3G network.

[0115] Therefore, in this embodiment of the invention, the self-activation platform of the first network can be used to activate network services for second network terminals that require first network services based on actual business scenarios when the terminal needs to use the network services of the first network. This allows for the allocation of numbers to the first network HLR, achieving the goal of not needing to indiscriminately activate the network services of the first network for all terminals that have activated the network services of the second network, thereby avoiding the ineffective occupation and waste of the resources of the first network HLR.

[0116] Figure 3 A flowchart of a network service activation method according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. This network service activation method is applied to a Business Operation Support System (BOSS). Specifically, the network service activation method provided by this embodiment of the present invention may include the following steps:

[0117] S301, Receive the terminal authentication identifier sent by the self-activation platform of the first network.

[0118] In this embodiment of the invention, when the self-activation platform of the first network detects a terminal registration authentication failure message containing a specified authentication failure reason, it obtains the authentication identifier of the corresponding terminal and then sends the authentication identifier to the Business Operation Support System (BOSS) for processing. Thus, the BOSS receives the terminal's authentication identifier sent by the self-activation platform of the first network.

[0119] S302, based on the authentication identifier of the terminal, query whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network, and return the query result to the self-activation platform. The self-activation conditions of the first network include: the terminal is not shut down and the terminal has activated the network service of the second network.

[0120] S303, execute the activation process initiated by the self-activation platform to activate the network services of the first network for the terminal. The activation process is initiated when the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network.

[0121] In this embodiment of the invention, the BOSS queries whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network based on the terminal's authentication identifier, and returns the query result to the self-activation platform of the first network. After the self-activation platform of the first network confirms that the terminal meets its self-activation conditions, it can initiate an activation process to the BOSS to activate the network services of the first network for the terminal. The BOSS executes the corresponding activation process to activate the network services of the first network for the terminal.

[0122] Specifically, in this embodiment of the invention, the BOSS includes: an EOP (Entity Opening Gateway), a resource system, a CRM (Customer Relationship Management System), a service activation system, and a business activation system.

[0123] In this embodiment of the invention, step S302 may include the following sub-steps:

[0124] S3021, EOP queries the resource system to see if the terminal's authentication identifier exists in the resource system, in order to verify the legality of the terminal's authentication identifier.

[0125] In this embodiment of the invention, the resource system is used to store the authentication identifiers of all terminals.

[0126] S3022, if the authentication identifier of the terminal is valid, the EOP queries the CRM for the user number MDN associated with the authentication identifier of the terminal, and queries the CRM for whether the MDN corresponding to the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network.

[0127] In this embodiment of the invention, the CRM stores the terminal's authentication identifier and its associated user number MDN, the status of the MDN, and the network services that the MDN has activated.

[0128] S3023, CRM returns the query results to the self-activation platform via EOP.

[0129] In this embodiment of the invention, step S104 may specifically include:

[0130] S1041, EOP receives a network service activation request for the MDN corresponding to the terminal sent by the self-activation platform.

[0131] S1042, EOP sends a network service activation order for the MDN corresponding to the terminal to CRM.

[0132] S1043, the CRM sends the network service activation order for the MDN corresponding to the terminal to the service activation system.

[0133] S1044, the service activation system obtains the authentication identifier associated with the MDN from the resource system;

[0134] S1045, the service activation system generates an HLR account opening work order for the first network based on the authentication identifier associated with the MDN, and sends it to the service activation system.

[0135] S1046, the service activation system issues an account opening instruction to the HLR of the first network for the authentication identifier associated with the MDN.

[0136] Figure 4 This diagram illustrates a detailed flowchart of the network service activation method provided in this embodiment of the invention. Figure 4As can be seen, in this embodiment of the invention, the 3G network self-activation platform checks with the resource system via the capability open gateway (EOP) whether the IMSI and ESN reported by the terminal exist in the resource system. In this embodiment of the invention, the IMSI and ESN reported by the terminal are the authentication identifiers carried by the terminal when initiating an authentication request. If the IMSI and ESN reported by the terminal exist in the resource system and are consistent with those in the resource system, the 3G network self-activation platform checks with the CRM via the EOP to find the user number MDN associated with the IMSI. If the MDN only has 5G enabled but not 3G service enabled and its status is not suspended, it is determined that the MDN corresponding to the terminal meets the conditions for automatic 3G activation. The CRM returns the query result (including at least the MDN corresponding to the terminal and whether it meets the conditions for automatic 3G activation) to the 3G network self-activation platform, and the self-activation platform can then send a 3G service activation request (i.e., a 3G network HLR activation request) to the EOP for that MDN. The EOP sends the 3G service activation request to the CRM, forming a service activation order (i.e., a 3G network HLR activation order). The CRM sends the network service activation order for the MDN corresponding to the terminal to the service activation system. The service activation system obtains the authentication data of the code number from the resource system. The service activation system generates an HLR account opening work order for the 3G service and sends it to the service activation system. The service activation system issues an account opening instruction to the HLR network element of the 3G network, completing the number release and service subscription of the authentication identifier associated with the MDN on the HLR.

[0137] Figure 5 A flowchart illustrating a method for accessing a first network according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. This method for accessing a first network is applied to a terminal. Specifically, the network service activation method provided in this embodiment of the present invention may include the following steps:

[0138] S501, The terminal that has activated network services on the second network detects the signal strength of the second network.

[0139] In this embodiment of the invention, the terminal can detect network strength, and the specific detection method can refer to any feasible method in the relevant field.

[0140] S502, when the signal strength of the second network is lower than a preset threshold, an authentication request is sent to the first network, the authentication request carrying the authentication identifier of the terminal.

[0141] In this embodiment of the invention, the terminal can switch networks based on the current strength of each network and initiate an authentication request for the switched network. For example, when the current 5G network signal is weak, it switches to the 3G network and initiates an authentication request for the 3G network.

[0142] S503, receive a terminal registration authentication failure message returned by the HLR of the first network, which contains the specified authentication failure reason.

[0143] The terminal registration authentication failure message containing the specified authentication failure reason is used to trigger the self-activation platform of the first network to initiate the activation process of the network services of the first network for the terminal when the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network.

[0144] In this embodiment of the invention, the specific process of automatically activating the network services of the first network terminal by the self-activation platform of the first network can refer to the aforementioned network service activation method.

[0145] S504, another authentication request is sent to the first network. The authentication request carries the authentication identifier of the terminal, so that the HLR of the first network can authenticate the terminal again, thereby enabling the terminal to access the first network.

[0146] In this embodiment of the invention, after the terminal completes the network service activation of the first network, the terminal can automatically initiate an authentication request for the first network again to successfully access the first network and complete the network service.

[0147] Specifically, in this embodiment of the invention, the network service can be a voice call service, a text messaging service, etc.

[0148] For example, when the terminal initiates an authentication request to the 3G HLR again, since the user's authentication data already exists on the HLR, the terminal is authenticated, and an authentication success response message is sent back. Upon receiving the authentication success response, the user terminal completes subsequent registration on the 3G network.

[0149] Based on the same inventive concept, embodiments of the present invention provide a network service activation device, applied to a self-activation platform of a first network. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a network service activation device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 As shown, the device includes:

[0150] Monitoring module 601 is used to monitor whether the Home Location Register (HLR) of the first network issues a terminal registration authentication failure message containing a specified authentication failure reason;

[0151] The acquisition module 602 is used to obtain the authentication identifier of the terminal corresponding to the terminal registration authentication failure message when the terminal registration authentication failure message containing the specified authentication failure reason is detected.

[0152] The determining module 603 is used to determine whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network based on the authentication identifier of the terminal. The self-activation conditions of the first network include: the terminal is in an active state and the terminal has activated the network services of the second network.

[0153] The initiating module 604 is used to initiate an activation process for the terminal to activate network services of the first network when the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network.

[0154] Optionally, the acquisition module 602 is specifically used for:

[0155] Obtain the authentication request message associated with the terminal registration authentication failure message;

[0156] Extract the authentication identifier of the terminal from the authentication request message.

[0157] Optionally, the determining module 603 is specifically used for:

[0158] Based on the authentication identifier of the terminal, query the Business Operation Support System (BOSS) to see if the authentication identifier of the terminal is legitimate;

[0159] If the authentication identifier of the terminal is valid, query the BOSS for the user number MDN associated with the authentication identifier of the terminal, and then query the BOSS for whether the MDN corresponding to the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network.

[0160] The initiation module 604 is specifically used for:

[0161] For the MDN corresponding to the terminal, a request to activate the network services of the first network is initiated to the BOSS, so that the BOSS can issue an account activation instruction for the authentication identifier associated with the MDN to the HLR of the first network.

[0162] Based on the same inventive concept, embodiments of the present invention provide a network service activation device, applied to a business operation support system (BOSS). Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a network service activation device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 As shown, the device includes:

[0163] The receiving module 701 is used to receive the terminal authentication identifier sent by the self-activation platform of the first network;

[0164] The query module 702 is used to query whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network based on the authentication identifier of the terminal, and return the query result to the self-activation platform. The self-activation conditions of the first network include: the terminal is not shut down and the terminal has activated the network services of the second network.

[0165] The execution module 703 is used to execute the activation process initiated by the self-activation platform to activate the network services of the first network for the terminal. The activation process is initiated when the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network.

[0166] Optionally, the BOSS includes at least: an EOP (Entity Open Gateway), a resource system, and a CRM (Customer Relationship Management System); the query module 702 is specifically used for:

[0167] EOP queries the resource system to see if the terminal's authentication identifier exists in the resource system in order to verify the legitimacy of the terminal's authentication identifier;

[0168] If the authentication identifier of the terminal is valid, EOP queries CRM for the user number MDN associated with the authentication identifier of the terminal, and queries CRM for whether the MDN corresponding to the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network.

[0169] Returning the query results to the self-activation platform includes:

[0170] The CRM returns the query results to the self-activation platform via EOP.

[0171] Optionally, BOSS also includes: a service activation system and a business activation system, wherein the execution module 703 is specifically used for:

[0172] EOP receives a network service activation request for the MDN corresponding to the terminal sent by the self-activation platform;

[0173] EOP sends a network service activation order for the MDN corresponding to the terminal to CRM;

[0174] The CRM will send the network service activation order for the MDN corresponding to the terminal to the service activation system;

[0175] The service activation system obtains the authentication identifier associated with the MDN from the resource system;

[0176] The service activation system generates an HLR account opening work order for the first network based on the authentication identifier associated with the MDN, and sends it to the service activation system.

[0177] The service activation system issues an account opening instruction to the HLR of the first network for the authentication identifier associated with the MDN.

[0178] Based on the same inventive concept, embodiments of the present invention provide a device for accessing a first network, applied to a terminal. Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of an apparatus for accessing a first network provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 As shown, the device includes:

[0179] The detection module 801 is used to detect the signal strength of the second network for terminals that have activated network services on the second network.

[0180] The first request module 802 is used to issue an authentication request for the first network when the signal strength of the second network is lower than a preset threshold. The authentication request carries the authentication identifier of the terminal.

[0181] The receiving module 803 is used to receive a terminal registration authentication failure message returned by the HLR of the first network, which contains a specified authentication failure reason. The terminal registration authentication failure message containing the specified authentication failure reason is used to trigger the self-activation platform of the first network to initiate the activation process of the network services of the first network for the terminal when the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network.

[0182] The second request module 804 is used to send an authentication request to the first network again. The authentication request carries the authentication identifier of the terminal, so that the HLR of the first network can authenticate the terminal again, thereby enabling the terminal to access the first network.

[0183] Based on the same inventive concept, embodiments of the present invention provide a network service activation system, the system comprising: a self-activation platform for a first network, a service operation support system (BOSS), and a home location register (HLR) for the first network.

[0184] The self-activation platform of the first network monitors whether the Home Location Register (HLR) of the first network issues a terminal registration authentication failure message containing a specified authentication failure reason; if the terminal registration authentication failure message containing the specified authentication failure reason is detected, the platform obtains the authentication identifier of the terminal corresponding to the terminal registration authentication failure message; based on the terminal's authentication identifier, the platform determines whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network, which include: the terminal's status is not interrupted and the terminal has activated network services of the second network; if the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network, the platform initiates an activation process to activate network services of the first network for the terminal.

[0185] The Business Operation Support System (BOSS) receives the terminal authentication identifier sent by the self-activation platform of the first network; based on the terminal authentication identifier, it queries whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network and returns the query result to the self-activation platform. The self-activation conditions of the first network include: the terminal is not out of service and the terminal has activated network services of the second network; it executes the activation process initiated by the self-activation platform to activate the network services of the first network for the terminal. The activation process is initiated when the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network.

[0186] Based on the same inventive concept, embodiments of the present invention provide an electronic device, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the program, it implements the steps of the network service activation method or the steps of the access to a first network as described in any of the above embodiments of the present invention.

[0187] Based on the same inventive concept, embodiments of the present invention provide a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the network service activation method or the access to a first network as described in any of the above embodiments of the present invention.

[0188] Based on the same inventive concept, embodiments of the present invention provide a computer program product, including a computer program / instruction, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the network service activation method or the access to a first network as described in any of the above embodiments of the present invention.

[0189] As the device embodiment is basically similar to the method embodiment, the description is relatively simple, and relevant parts can be found in the description of the method embodiment.

[0190] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0191] Those skilled in the art will understand that embodiments of the present invention can be provided as methods, apparatus, or computer program products. Therefore, embodiments of the present invention can take the form of entirely hardware embodiments, entirely software embodiments, or embodiments combining software and hardware aspects. Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention can take the form of computer program products implemented on one or more computer-usable storage media (including but not limited to disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, etc.) containing computer-usable program code.

[0192] This invention is described with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, terminal devices (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of the invention. It will be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing terminal device to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing terminal device, generate instructions for implementing the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A device that provides the functions specified in one or more boxes.

[0193] These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing terminal device to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable storage medium produce an article of manufacture including instruction means, which are implemented in a process Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The function specified in one or more boxes.

[0194] These computer program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing terminal equipment, causing a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable terminal equipment to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby providing instructions that execute on the computer or other programmable terminal equipment for implementing the process. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The steps of the function specified in one or more boxes.

[0195] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0196] Finally, it should be noted that in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or terminal device that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or terminal device. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or terminal device that includes said element.

[0197] The present invention has provided a detailed description of a network service activation method, apparatus, system, and product. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of the present invention. At the same time, those skilled in the art will recognize that there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of the present invention. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for activating network services, characterized in that, The method, applied to a self-activation platform of a first network, includes: Monitor whether the Home Location Register (HLR) of the first network issues a terminal registration authentication failure message containing a specified reason for authentication failure; If a terminal registration authentication failure message containing a specified authentication failure reason is detected, the authentication identifier of the terminal corresponding to the terminal registration authentication failure message is obtained. Based on the authentication identifier of the terminal, it is determined whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network. The self-activation conditions of the first network include: the terminal is in an active state and the terminal has activated the network service of the second network; the terminal that has activated the network service of the second network is used to detect the signal strength of the second network, and when the signal strength of the second network is lower than a preset threshold, it sends an authentication request to the first network. If the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network, initiate the activation process for the network services of the first network to activate the terminal. Determining whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network includes: Based on the authentication identifier of the terminal, query the Business Operation Support System (BOSS) to see if the authentication identifier of the terminal is legitimate; the BOSS includes at least: Capability Open Gateway (EOP), Resource System, and Customer Relationship Management System (CRM).

2. The network service activation method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of obtaining the authentication identifier of the terminal corresponding to the terminal registration authentication failure message includes: Obtain the authentication request message associated with the terminal registration authentication failure message; Extract the authentication identifier of the terminal from the authentication request message.

3. The network service activation method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, Determining whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network further includes: If the authentication identifier of the terminal is valid, query the BOSS for the user number MDN associated with the authentication identifier of the terminal, and then query the BOSS for whether the MDN corresponding to the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network. Initiating a process to enable network services on the first network for the terminal includes: For the MDN corresponding to the terminal, a request to activate the network services of the first network is initiated to the BOSS, so that the BOSS can issue an account activation instruction for the authentication identifier associated with the MDN to the HLR of the first network.

4. A method for activating network services, characterized in that, The method is applied to a Business Operations Support System (BOSS), which includes at least: an Entry-Exit Gateway (EOP), a resource system, and a Customer Relationship Management System (CRM); the method includes: Receive the terminal's authentication identifier sent by the self-activation platform of the first network; Based on the authentication identifier of the terminal, the system queries whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network and returns the query result to the self-activation platform. The self-activation conditions of the first network include: the terminal is not out of service and the terminal has activated the network service of the second network; the terminal that has activated the network service of the second network is used to detect the signal strength of the second network, and when the signal strength of the second network is lower than a preset threshold, it sends an authentication request for the first network. The activation process initiated by the self-activation platform to activate the network services of the first network for the terminal is executed. The activation process is initiated when the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network. The step of querying whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network based on the terminal's authentication identifier includes: The EOP queries the resource system to see if the terminal's authentication identifier exists in the resource system, in order to verify the legitimacy of the terminal's authentication identifier.

5. The network service activation method according to claim 4, characterized in that, Based on the authentication identifier of the terminal, querying whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network further includes: If the authentication identifier of the terminal is valid, EOP queries CRM for the user number MDN associated with the authentication identifier of the terminal, and queries CRM for whether the MDN corresponding to the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network. Returning the query results to the self-activation platform includes: The CRM returns the query results to the self-activation platform via EOP.

6. The network service activation method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The BOSS also includes: a service activation system and a business activation system; it executes the activation process initiated by the self-activation platform to activate the network services of the first network for the terminal, including: EOP receives a network service activation request for the MDN corresponding to the terminal sent by the self-activation platform; EOP sends a network service activation order for the MDN corresponding to the terminal to CRM; The CRM will send the network service activation order for the MDN corresponding to the terminal to the service activation system; The service activation system obtains the authentication identifier associated with the MDN from the resource system; The service activation system generates an HLR account opening work order for the first network based on the authentication identifier associated with the MDN, and sends it to the service activation system. The service activation system issues an account opening instruction to the HLR of the first network for the authentication identifier associated with the MDN.

7. A method for accessing a first network, characterized in that, Applied to a terminal, the method includes: Terminals that have activated network services on the second network are detecting the signal strength of the second network; When the signal strength of the second network is lower than a preset threshold, an authentication request is sent to the first network. The authentication request carries the authentication identifier of the terminal. The authentication identifier of the terminal is used to determine whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network. The self-activation conditions of the first network include: the terminal is not out of service and the terminal has activated the network service of the second network. The self-activation platform of the first network monitors whether the Home Location Register (HLR) of the first network issues a terminal registration authentication failure message containing a specified authentication failure reason. If the terminal registration authentication failure message containing a specified authentication failure reason is detected, the platform obtains the authentication identifier of the terminal corresponding to the terminal registration authentication failure message, and receives a terminal registration authentication failure message containing a specified authentication failure reason returned by the HLR of the first network. The terminal registration authentication failure message containing a specified authentication failure reason is used to trigger the self-activation platform of the first network to initiate the activation process of the network services of the first network for the terminal if the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network. The authentication request to the first network is sent again, and the authentication request carries the authentication identifier of the terminal, so that the HLR of the first network can authenticate the terminal again, thereby enabling the terminal to access the first network. The authentication identifier of the terminal is used to determine whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network, including: The self-activation platform of the first network queries the Business Operation Support System (BOSS) to determine whether the authentication identifier of the terminal is legitimate, based on the authentication identifier. The BOSS includes at least: Capability Open Gateway (EOP), Resource System, and Customer Relationship Management System (CRM).

8. A network service activation device, characterized in that, The self-activation platform applied to the first network, the device comprising: The monitoring module is used to monitor whether the Home Location Register (HLR) of the first network issues a terminal registration authentication failure message containing a specified reason for authentication failure. The acquisition module is used to obtain the authentication identifier of the terminal corresponding to the terminal registration authentication failure message when the terminal registration authentication failure message containing the specified authentication failure reason is detected. The determination module is used to determine whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network based on the authentication identifier of the terminal. The self-activation conditions of the first network include: the terminal is not shut down and the terminal has activated the network service of the second network; the terminal that has activated the network service of the second network is used to detect the signal strength of the second network, and when the signal strength of the second network is lower than a preset threshold, it sends an authentication request to the first network. The initiation module is used to initiate an activation process for the network services of the first network for the terminal when the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network. The determining module is specifically used for: Based on the authentication identifier of the terminal, query the Business Operation Support System (BOSS) to see if the authentication identifier of the terminal is legitimate; the BOSS includes at least: Capability Open Gateway (EOP), Resource System, and Customer Relationship Management System (CRM).

9. A network service activation device, characterized in that, The device is applied to the Business Operations Support System (BOSS), which includes at least: an EOP (Entity Open Gateway), a resource system, and a CRM (Customer Relationship Management System); the device includes: The receiving module is used to receive the terminal's authentication identifier sent by the self-activation platform of the first network; The query module is used to query whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network based on the authentication identifier of the terminal, and return the query result to the self-activation platform. The self-activation conditions of the first network include: the terminal is not shut down and the terminal has activated the network service of the second network; the terminal that has activated the network service of the second network is used to detect the signal strength of the second network, and when the signal strength of the second network is lower than a preset threshold, it sends an authentication request to the first network. An execution module is used to execute the activation process initiated by the self-activation platform to activate the network services of the first network for the terminal. The activation process is initiated when the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network. The query module is specifically used for: The EOP queries the resource system to see if the terminal's authentication identifier exists in the resource system, in order to verify the legitimacy of the terminal's authentication identifier.

10. An apparatus for accessing a first network, characterized in that, Applied to a terminal, the device includes: The detection module is used by terminals that have activated network services on the second network to detect the signal strength of the second network. The first request module is used to issue an authentication request to the first network when the signal strength of the second network is lower than a preset threshold. The authentication request carries the authentication identifier of the terminal. The authentication identifier of the terminal is used to determine whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network. The self-activation conditions of the first network include: the terminal is not shut down and the terminal has activated the network service of the second network. The receiving module is configured to monitor whether the Home Location Register (HLR) of the first network sends a terminal registration authentication failure message containing a specified authentication failure reason. If the terminal registration authentication failure message containing a specified authentication failure reason is detected, the receiving module obtains the authentication identifier of the terminal corresponding to the terminal registration authentication failure message and receives a terminal registration authentication failure message returned by the HLR of the first network containing a specified authentication failure reason. The terminal registration authentication failure message containing a specified authentication failure reason is used to trigger the self-activation platform of the first network to initiate an activation process for the terminal to activate the network services of the first network when the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network. The second request module is used to send an authentication request to the first network again. The authentication request carries the authentication identifier of the terminal so that the HLR of the first network can authenticate the terminal again, thereby enabling the terminal to access the first network. The self-service platform used in the first network queries the Business Operation Support System (BOSS) to determine whether the authentication identifier of the terminal is legitimate, based on the authentication identifier. The BOSS includes at least the following modules: Capability Open Gateway (EOP), Resource System, and Customer Relationship Management System (CRM).

11. A network service activation system, characterized in that, The system includes: a self-activation platform for the first network, a business operation support system (BOSS), and a home location register (HLR) for the first network; The self-activation platform of the first network monitors whether the Home Location Register (HLR) of the first network issues a terminal registration authentication failure message containing a specified authentication failure reason; if the terminal registration authentication failure message containing a specified authentication failure reason is detected, the platform obtains the authentication identifier of the terminal corresponding to the terminal registration authentication failure message; based on the terminal's authentication identifier, the platform determines whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network, which include: the terminal's status is not interrupted and the terminal has activated network services of the second network; the terminal that has activated network services of the second network is used to detect the signal strength of the second network, and if the signal strength of the second network is lower than a preset threshold, it issues an authentication request for the first network; if the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network, the platform initiates an activation process to activate network services of the first network for the terminal. The Business Operation Support System (BOSS) receives the terminal authentication identifier sent by the self-activation platform of the first network; based on the terminal authentication identifier, it queries whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network and returns the query result to the self-activation platform. The self-activation conditions of the first network include: the terminal is not out of service and the terminal has activated network services of the second network; it executes the activation process initiated by the self-activation platform to activate the network services of the first network for the terminal. The activation process is initiated when the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network. Determining whether the terminal meets the self-activation conditions of the first network includes: Based on the authentication identifier of the terminal, query the Business Operation Support System (BOSS) to see if the authentication identifier of the terminal is legitimate; the BOSS includes at least: Capability Open Gateway (EOP), Resource System, and Customer Relationship Management System (CRM).

12. An electronic device comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, characterized in that, When the processor executes the program, it implements the steps of the network service activation method according to any one of claims 1-3, or the steps of the network service activation method according to any one of claims 4-6, or the steps of the method for accessing the first network according to claim 7.

13. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When executed by a processor, the program implements the steps of the network service activation method according to any one of claims 1-3, or the steps of the network service activation method according to any one of claims 4-6, or the steps of the method for accessing the first network according to claim 7.

14. A computer program product comprising a computer program / instructions, characterized in that, When the computer program / instruction is executed by the processor, it implements the steps of the network service activation method according to any one of claims 1-3, or the steps of the network service activation method according to any one of claims 4-6, or the steps of the method for accessing the first network according to claim 7.

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