Patent ID: 8805445

Claim:
A subscriber identity module tracking system, comprising: a computer comprising a processor and a memory; and a tracking application stored in the memory that, when executed by the processor: creates a data record associated with a subscriber identity module, wherein the data record comprises at least a first mobile device identification of a first mobile device and a first time, and wherein the first mobile device is associated with one of a pre-paid service type or a post-paid service type, tracks and stores items of information associated with the subscriber identity module used in the first mobile device after the first time in the data record, updates the data record with a second mobile device identification of a second mobile device and a second time based on associating the subscriber identity module with the second mobile device, wherein the second mobile device is associated with the other one of the pre-paid service type or the post-paid service type, analyzes the items of information associated with the subscriber identity module used in the first mobile device stored in the data record to determine statistics about a usage of the subscriber identity module, compiles the statistics based on types and frequency of calls made in association with the subscriber identity module and repair and service activity associated with the subscriber identity module, and using the statistics, provides at least one of a marketing opportunity or a service offering to the second mobile device to achieve a business objective based on associating the subscriber identity module with the second mobile device, wherein the second mobile device has different functional capabilities than the first mobile device.