METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED COMMUNICATIONS FORWARDING

摘要

Methods and apparatus for the automated updating of forwarding preferences for communications in a telecommunications network. In one embodiment, the network includes a wireless (e.g., cellular) network with user mobile user devices configured to detect a change to their configuration (such as a user changing out SIM cards or virtual access clients). In response, the device causes an update to its associated communication forwarding preferences to reflect the change. If the configuration alteration meets certain criteria (e.g., changes the phone number at which the device may be reached), the device sends a forwarding message instructing a network entity (e.g., routing server) to direct communications addressed to the old phone number to the new phone number. Thus, a user with two or more user profiles (such as two different carrier accounts) may be reached at any number associated with any of the profiles, even if only one profile is currently active.

主权项

1. A mobile device configured to communicate with wireless networks, the mobile device comprising:
a processor; an electronic Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eUICC) configured to manage a first electronic Subscriber Identity Module (eSIM) and a second eSIM that is distinct from the first eSIM; and a memory configured to store instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to carry out steps that include:
receiving a request to transition from using the first eSIM to using the second eSIM, wherein the first eSIM is associated with a first phone number and the second eSIM is associated with a second phone number; and in response to the request:
sending, to a forwarding server, a message configured to cause the forwarding server to forward communications addressed to the first phone number to the second phone number.