Patent ID: 6141551
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
A method for managing communication between a mobile communications device and a radio telecommunications system having an authorized service provider and an unauthorized service provider, each service provider having a control channel associated therewith, the method comprising the steps of:detecting control channels received by the mobile communications device;determining whether the control channels received by the mobile communications device are associated with an authorized or an unauthorized service provider;storing an authorization code representative of whether the control channels received by the mobile communications devices are associated with an authorized or an unauthorized service provider;receiving a request to initiate communication between the mobile communications device and the radio telecommunications system;selecting one of the control channels received by the mobile communications device to initiate communication between the mobile communications device and the radio telecommunications system;determining the authorization code associated with the one of the control channels; andenabling communication between the mobile communications device and the radio telecommunications system only if the authorization code associated with the one of the control channels is associated with an authorized service provider.