Determining public long code mask (PLCM) in a mobile communications system

摘要

The method includes assigning a first PLCM type, when the PLCM for the mobile terminal is based on an international mobile station identification number that is based on a mobile identification number (MIN) associated with the mobile terminal and assigning a second PLCM type, when the PLCM for the mobile terminal is provided by a service provider. The second PLCM type is preferably used when the mobile is in its home network.