System and method for unified authentication in communication networks

摘要

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method comprising authenticating, by a server comprising a processor, a communication device to a first communication network, in accordance with authentication information stored in a first repository of the first communication network. The method also comprises determining, by the server, that a second communication network is accessible to the communication device. The method further comprises providing, by the server, the authentication information to a second repository of the second communication network in accordance with the determining, wherein the providing is performed independently of a request from the second communication network. Other embodiments are disclosed.

主权项

1. A device comprising:
a processing system including a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations, comprising: storing authentication information associated with a communication device in a first repository of a first communication network, the authentication information being associated with a first authentication of the communication device to the first communication network; receiving location information associated with the communication device; updating the location information in accordance with movement of the communication device; determining a path traveled by the communication device; determining that a second communication network is accessible to the communication device, responsive to detecting movement of the communication device along the path with respect to a coverage area of the second communication network; and providing the authentication information to a second repository of the second communication network in accordance with the determining, the authentication information thereby being available in the second repository in advance of a request for a second authentication initiated by the communication device and directed to the second communication network, wherein the first authentication is required for access to the first communication network and the second authentication is required for access to the second communication network.