WIRELESS DEVICE SERVICE ACTIVATION FROM THE WIRELESS DEVICE

摘要

A method and system for facilitating activation of a mobile device by an end user, where the end user may initiate the activation from the mobile device. Prior to activation, the mobile device is configured with a permanent identifier that is known by a select network service provider. The inactive mobile device sends a request for access that is ultimately received at a system of the service provider. The request includes the permanent identifier. Based on the permanent identifier, if the service provider recognizes the mobile device as having an inactive status, it provides the mobile device with access to an activation component portion of the system. Once the mobile device has access to the activation component, the end user of the mobile device can provide the activation component with activation information so that the mobile device can be activated and have increased access to the system.