摘要 |
In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus, comprising a memory configured to store a time parameter defining a locking period, processing circuitry configured to determine, using the time parameter, whether the locking period has elapsed, the processing circuitry being further configured to, responsive to a determination that the locking period has elapsed, cause a locking feature to be disabled, wherein the locking feature is, when enabled, configured to restrict use of the apparatus to use with identity modules of a first type. The locking period may comprise an exclusivity period. The identity module may comprise a subscriber identity module. |