Alternative network selection for a communication device

摘要

Methods ( 200 ) and apparatus ( 700 ) for providing an access to a first communication network ( 102 ) through a second communication network ( 106 ) by a communication device ( 108 ) are disclosed. The communication device ( 108 ) having a first identification and supporting a cellular core network signaling protocol of the first communication network ( 102 ), upon entering the second communication network, is assigned a second identification by the second communication network ( 106 ). The communication device ( 108 ) communicates with the first communication network ( 102 ) through an alternative network controller ( 104 ) utilizing the second communication network ( 106 ). Method ( 500 ) for providing an access to a preferred communication network out of a plurality of communication networks based upon a predetermined condition is also provided.