SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS NETWORK SELECTION BY MULTI-MODE DEVICES

摘要

Systems and methods are provided for wireless network selection by multi- mode devices. A mobile device maintains an indication of any wireless networ k services currently provided to the mobile device. According to an embodime nt of the application, the mobile device automatically scans for both GSM wi reless networks and CDMA wireless networks in order to acquire a wireless ne twork that can provide a service that is not currently provided to the mobil e device. Therefore, the mobile device avoids partial service or limited ser vice when better service is available.