Method and apparatus for the activation of services

摘要

An approach is provided for presenting an activation indicator to a user. A connection with a mobile device is detected. Retrieval is caused, at least in part, of a unique hardware identifier associated with the mobile device. It is determined that the mobile device is eligible for a service based on the unique hardware identifier. Presentation is caused, at least in part, of a visual indicator of the eligibility for the service based on the determination.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
detecting a connection with a mobile device at an equipment interface; in response to detection of the connection, causing, at least in part, retrieval of a unique hardware identifier associated with the mobile device; causing, at least in part, transmission of a request for a service status of the mobile device to a service platform remote from where the method is being carried out, the request specifying the unique hardware identifier to the service platform; receiving a service status of the mobile device from the service platform, the service status being based on the unique hardware identifier; determining that the mobile device is eligible for a service based on the service status; and initiating presentation of a visual indicator of the eligibility for the service based on the determination, wherein the retrieval of the unique hardware identifier does not include any input by a user of the mobile device.