METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A NATION-WIDE CELLULAR TELEPHONE NETWORK

摘要

A cellular telephone system for controlling communication from a mobile unit to a telecommunications platform. The system includes a mobile unit having an associated identification code and being capable of initiating a cellular telephone call. A switch is coupled to the mobile unit and is capable of directing the call from the mobile unit to the telecommunications platform if the identification code is among a predetermined list. The telecommunications platform is coupled to the switch and is capable of performing a handshake protocol with the mobile unit. The platform is capable of completing the call with the mobile unit if the handshake protocol is successful.