METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OVER THE AIR ACTIVATION OF A MULTIPLE MODE/BAND RADIO TELEPHONE HANDSET

摘要

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for over the air activation of a multiple mode/band radio telephone. The method comprises the steps of: generating message containing instructions and predetermined activation information for a first mode/band of operations and at least one second mode/band of operation; sending the at least one message over the air from a communication network to the handset to activate the handset for operation in the first mode/band of operation and in the at least one second mode/band of operation; and storing the activation information in at least one selected memory area. The present invention further includes a multiple mode/band radio telephone handset programmed to carry out the preceding process steps in conjunction with a communication system programmed for over the air activation.