SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USER ACCOUNT PORTABILITY ACROSS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

摘要

The present invention is directed to a system and method for user account portability across communication systems. The present invention allows users to switch communication service providers and retain their service and account profile information when moving between communication environments. The user can switch to a new communication service provider without losing the assets of the user's settings and account profile that the user generated for the previous communication service provider. The user need not re-enter or re¬ configure various account settings after moving to the new communication service provider, as such information is propagated from the user's previous service provider. Thus, users can enjoy service continuity and can choose any communication service provider according to their considerations (e.g., service level, cost, benefits, or the like), and not incur service usage penalties due to the switch.