摘要 |
Network selection methods and apparatus with home network prioritization in country border regions are disclosed. In one illustrative example, a mobile station ( 200 ) is associated with a home communication network ( 402 ) having a home mobile country code (MCC). Being outside of the home network country, however, the mobile station ( 200 ) selects and operates with a non-home communication network ( 406 ) having a visiting MCC. After expiration of a timer, the mobile station ( 200 ) scans to identify a plurality of networks in a coverage area within which the mobile station ( 200 ) is operating. If the home network ( 402 ) having the home MCC is identified as being available, the mobile station ( 200 ) selects and operates with the home network ( 200 ). Otherwise, if the non-home network ( 406 ) having the visiting MCC is identified as being available, the mobile station ( 200 ) selects and operates with the non-home network ( 406 ).
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