25 results about "Mobile network operator" patented technology

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a neutral host network for a private cellular network. Systems and methods provide a private cellular network as a neutral host network (NHN) by facilitating a connection between the private cellular network and a mobile network operator (MNO) core network for authenticating a user equipment (UE) for accessing the private cellular network using credentials for the MNO core network. An example includes a connection system that receives an access request from a private cellular network that includes a UE identifier and a network identifier of an MNO, verifies whether the MNO allows NHN service, and establishes a channel between the private cellular network and a core network corresponding to the network identifier based on the verification. The connection system routes the access request message to the core network, and the core network authenticates the UE. The UE may be granted access to the private cellular network based on authentication from the core network.

Systems and procedures designate private mobile networks as Neutral Host Networks (NHNs) by facilitating connections between a private mobile network and the core networks of mobile network operators (MNOs) for the authentication of user devices (UEs) for access to the private mobile network using credentials for the MNO core networks. Examples include a connection system that receives an access request from a private mobile network containing a UE identifier and a network identifier of an MNO, verifies that the MNO allows NHN services, and, based on this verification, establishes a channel between the private mobile network and a core network corresponding to the network identifier. The connection system forwards the access request message to the core network, which authenticates the UE. Based on this authentication by the core network, the UE can be granted access to the private mobile network.

The present disclosure relates to a system (100) and method (200) for processing a mobile call between a user (110) and a mobile network operator (120). The method (200) comprises: receiving (202) a call audio from the mobile network operator (120), the call audio sent by the user (110) during playing of a first reply voice; detecting (204) if the call audio contains a human voice; determining (208) if a text content corresponding to the human voice matches a set of interruption words; sending (210), if the text content does not match, a stop playback instruction to the mobile network operator (120) to stop playing the first reply voice; generating (212), if the text content matches, a second reply voice based on the matched interruption words; and sending (214) the second reply voice and the stop playback instruction to the mobile network operator (120) to stop playing the first reply voice and to play the second reply voice to the user (110).

Various aspects of this disclosure relate to wireless communications, and more specifically to techniques for measurement and initial access for sharing spectrum among mobile network operators.

Embodiments described herein relate to managing access to an embedded universal integrated circuit card (eUICC) to obtain subscriber identity module (SIM) information without requiring cellular baseband wireless processing support. A baseband component of a wireless device that connects to the eUICC via a first interface can be in a reduced power state, and under certain conditions a processor external to the eUICC can access the eUICC via a second interface without booting up the baseband component to a normal (full) power state. When access to the eUICC via the first interface through the baseband component is required, the baseband component can be booted to a normal (full) power state to communicate with the eUICC. Additionally, a wireless device in which the baseband component is in a reduced power state or is absent can access one or more services of a mobile network operator (MNO) via a non-cellular wireless interface.

A resource management platform for managing network load in a first telecommunications network operated by a first mobile network operator is provided. The resource management platform is configured to receive, from the first mobile network operator, a request for radio resources; send, to a second mobile network operator, a request to allocate radio resources to the first mobile network operator; receive, from the second mobile network operator, configuration data for allocating radio resources to the first mobile network operator, wherein the radio resources are provided by a second telecommunications network operated by the second mobile network operator; and send the configuration data to the first mobile network operator, wherein the configuration data enables the first mobile network operator to increase available network capacity in the first telecommunications network.

The described embodiments set forth techniques for transferring cellular wireless service from a source wireless device to a target wireless device with multi-factor authentication and consent of a mobile network operator (MNO) account owner of a multi-user MNO account that includes one or more MNO account members. Terms and conditions for transfer of the cellular wireless service can be presented via a native operating system user interface of a wireless device of the MNO account owner. When the target wireless device belongs to an MNO account member, the MNO account owner wireless device facilitates transfer of the cellular wireless service by allowing the MNO account owner to review terms and conditions and provide one-time passcode authentication to the target wireless device. An original equipment manufacturer (OEM) cloud network service can be used for transfer of terms and conditions information and / or the one-time passcode.

A method includes wirelessly coupling a device to a packet data network (PDN) of a mobile network operator (MNO), where the device does not have an international mobile subscriber identifier (IMSI). The method also includes obtaining, by the device, subscription plan information from the MNO using a first mobile network application programming interface (API) and an application identifier that enables the MNO to bypass an authentication requirement for invoking APIs. The method further includes receiving an input of a selected subscription plan from a user. In addition, the method includes receiving an embedded subscriber identification module (eSIM) profile for the device from the MNO based on the selected subscription plan.

Described are systems, apparatuses and methods for Mobile Network Operators (MNO) to deploy Radio Access Network sharing solutions that require Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) per MNO. SMO with Multi-Tenancy support provides a mechanism so that each MNO can individually manage their non-shared resources and provide data confidentiality and easy arbitration of shared resources.

Method, apparatus and system for provisioning communication services. According to an embodiment, a network node receives from a communication service provider, a service provisioning request message, the service provisioning request message containing service requirements to be fulfilled by the mobile network operator; it selects, from a list of network solutions, a network solution to provide the requested service based on the received service requirements, where the list of network solutions includes network slicing and at least another network solution; if the selected network solution is network slicing, it determines the network slicing service requirements based on the service requirements indicated in the received service provisioning request, and generates a request message for network slicing provisioning, this message containing the determined network slicing service requirements; otherwise, the network node generates a request message for provisioning said network solution, this message containing the service requirements to be fulfilled by said network solution.

An apparatus configured to receive, from a provisioning server, a request to create at least one sub-profile of at least one profile stored within an embedded universal integrated circuit card of the apparatus; wherein the request comprises encrypted subscription data comprising a symmetric key between a service provider and a user of the apparatus; store the symmetric key within the embedded universal integrated circuit card of the apparatus; and create the at least one sub-profile of the at least one profile stored within the embedded universal integrated circuit card of the apparatus; wherein the at least one sub-profile of the at least one profile stored within the embedded universal integrated circuit card of the apparatus is configured to be used to authenticate the user of the apparatus to the service provider with use of the symmetric key without involvement of a mobile network operator.

Example embodiments are directed towards concurrently supporting IPv6 and IPv4 in a cloud-managed wireless telecommunication network. This may include electronically providing support for internet Protocol IPv4 network traffic of user equipment (UEs) in a cloud-native, O-RAN, 5G NR cellular telecommunication network, and also electronically providing support for IPv6 network traffic of UEs in the cloud-native, O-RAN, 5G NR cellular telecommunication network while concurrently providing the support IPv4 network traffic. the wireless telecommunication service provider that is an MNO of the cloud-native, O-RAN, 5G NR cellular telecommunication network controls routing of the IPv6 network traffic within a cloud computing service provider cloud in which the cloud-native, O-RAN, 5G NR cellular telecommunication network operates.

Method for provisioning a secure element with a profile, said secure element cooperating with a M2M terminal and being connected to the network of a first MNO thanks to a first profile, including requesting by a M2M service provider a second profile to the network of a second MNO; provisioning by said second MNO said second profile in the network of said second MNO; sending from said network to a subscription manager an order to download said second profile; terminating said first profile to the network of said first MNO; barring by said first MNO said subscription in the network of said first MNO; performing by said secure element a Fall-Back procedure; attaching said secure element to a provisioning HLR by using said provisioning profile; downloading from said subscription manager to said secure element said second profile; and enabling said second profile to become an operational profile.

A User configures the option in his / her UE to deliver the SMS via Operator's application client installed on UE. This configuration will be saved in the UDM as an option opted by UE. SMS-GMSC receives the “SMS delivery flag (indicating alternate delivery mechanism is enabled)” from UDM in response to the “Send Routing Infor for SM” message. If the traditional SMS delivery over mobile operator network fails (e.g. no connectivity), then SMS-GMSC will trigger NEF to re-attempt the SMS delivery to UE. (NEF can be an optional network function as Application function is trusted one and hosted in Operator's network). NEF sends the SMS to Application Function (Mobile Network Operator's Serer) which encrypts the SMS payload and delivers the SMS to operator's application client e.g. Mobile Network Operator App installed on UE over the alternative data connectivity (Ex. Wi-Fi Broadband). Therefore, if the User has data connectivity by alternative means (via different channels like Wi-Fi hotspot, Home Wi-Fi broadband, another Operator SIM etc.), it should be possible to deliver an SMS update on Operator's application client installed on UE.

A mobile device having multiple applications installed determines that a first communication network associated with a mobile network operator of the mobile device is unavailable. The device receives network information from a second communication network indicating that the second communication network is available. In response to determining that the second communication network is available, the device connects to the second communication network. The device determines, based on the network information, that the second communication network is a non-terrestrial communication network. The second communication network is associated with a bandwidth less than a threshold bandwidth. In response to determining that the second communication network is a non-terrestrial communication network, the mobile device is configured to operate in a non-terrestrial mode. At least one application is rendered inoperable while the mobile device is operating in the non-terrestrial mode. The application requires at least the threshold bandwidth to operate.

Methods and apparatuses for self-generation of a full function electronic subscriber identity module (eSIM) profile for a wireless device by merging dynamically-provisioned credentials into an eSIM template that is specific or agnostic to a mobile network operator (MNO). When an MNO-specific eSIM template is available in the wireless device, the MNO-specific eSIM template is selected and provided to an embedded universal integrated circuit card (eUICC) of the wireless device. Alternatively, when the MNO-specific eSIM template is not available in the wireless device, an MNO-agnostic eSIM template is selected and provided to the eUICC. The dynamically-provisioned credentials are merged with the selected eSIM template to cause the eUICC to create a full function eSIM profile for the wireless device.

Methods and apparatuses for self-generation of a full function electronic subscriber identity module (eSIM) profile for a wireless device by merging dynamically-provisioned credentials into an eSIM template that is specific or agnostic to a mobile network operator (MNO). When an MNO-specific eSIM template is available in the wireless device, the MNO-specific eSIM template is selected and provided to an embedded universal integrated circuit card (eUICC) of the wireless device. Alternatively, when the MNO-specific eSIM template is not available in the wireless device, an MNO-agnostic eSIM template is selected and provided to the eUICC. The dynamically-provisioned credentials are merged with the selected eSIM template to cause the eUICC to create a full function eSIM profile for the wireless device.

Apparatuses, systems, and methods for network interface management for Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) deployments, e.g., in LTE and / or 5G NR systems and beyond, including methods for coarse selection of CBRS networks and fine selection of CBRS networks as well as support for multiple CBRS networks. Coarse selection of CBRS networks may include various triggers for automatic CBRS profile enabling and / or disabling, user management and overriding of system selections, tiered hierarchy for CBRS network enabling and / or disabling, as well as mechanisms to avoid ping-ponging between network selection. Fine selection of CBRS networks may include data slot switching between mobile network operators (MNOs, e.g., LTE / NR macro cells) and CBRS eSIM as well as prioritization of CBRS networks over Wi-Fi networks. Multiple CBRS networks support may include CBRS network identifier (NID) matching for unique identification as well as user-ranked CBRS priority.

Various solutions for network access management with respect to an apparatus in mobile communications are described. The apparatus may obtain at least one security context associated with at least one Mobile Network Operator (MNO). The at least one security context may include a first security context associated with a first MNO. The apparatus may apply a security operation to an initial message based on the first security context. The apparatus may transmit the initial message applied with the security operation to the first MNO for establishing a connection.

Systems and methods provide for private cellular networks as Neutral Host Networks (NHN) by facilitating connections between a private cellular network and mobile network operator (MNO) core networks for authenticating user equipment (UEs) for access to the private cellular network using credentials for the MNO core networks. Examples include a connection system that receives an access request from a private cellular network that includes a UE identifier and a network identifier of an MNO, verifies that the MNO permits NHN services, and, based on the verification, establish a channel between the private cellular network and a core network corresponding to the network identifier. The connection system routes the access request message to the core network, which authenticates the UE. The UE can be granted access to the private cellular network based on the authentication from the core network.

A telecommunication system that carries out telecommunication functions between multiple parties as initiated by the user interaction with a social network application, while maintaining privacy of the device identifiers (phone numbers or static IP addresses assigned to devices) of the participating parties.

Intelligent initial provisioning for UE with one or more than one subscriber identity modules (SIMs) is disclosed. Intelligent initial provisioning is the selection and provisioning of subscribers on a network from among multiple mobile network operator (MNO) networks using a respective SIM. In other words, intelligent initial provisioning pertains to selecting the home network of the UE. The intelligent initial provisioning may take into account criteria such as the home location of the UE, the capabilities of the UE, phone number eligibility, the average signal strength of the MNO networks in the area, the typical congestion on the MNO networks, the number or percentage of subscribers of the initial provisioning entity that are on the MNO networks, cost criteria, subscription criteria, MNO contract criteria, highest service quality, lowest voice and SMS service cost, etc. Forecasts of future traffic on the MNO networks may also factor into the intelligent initial provisioning.