Abstract: Various arrangements for using a subscriber identification module (SIM) card for authentication on a wireless network are detailed herein. A DKi (delta Ki) value can be stored by a SIM card. The SIM card can calculate a FKi (full Ki) value using the DKi value and a BKi value. The SIM card can be used to attach to the wireless network, wherein the SIM card is installed within a wireless device. The SIM card can receive a challenge from the wireless network. The SIM card can calculate an answer to the challenge using the FKi value. The answer can then be transmitted to the wireless network.

Abstract: Various arrangements for using a SIM card across multiple wireless networks are presented. A DKi value may be stored by the SIM card. The SIM card may calculated a FKi value using the DKi value and a stored BKi value. The SIM card can attach to a guest wireless network. A challenge may be received by the SIM card from the guest wireless network. The SIM card may calculate an answer to the challenge using the FKi value. The answer may be transmitted to the wireless network. In response to the answer being correct, the wireless device having the SIM card installed is successfully authenticated to use the wireless network.

Abstract: Various arrangements for using a SIM card across multiple wireless networks are presented. A DKi value may be stored by the SIM card. The SIM card may calculated a FKi value using the DKi value and a stored BKi value. The SIM card can attach to a guest wireless network. A challenge may be received by the SIM card from the guest wireless network. The SIM card may calculate an answer to the challenge using the FKi value. The answer may be transmitted to the wireless network. In response to the answer being correct, the wireless device having the SIM card installed is successfully authenticated to use the wireless network.

Abstract: A method of provisioning a wireless device for use with a wireless carrier network includes receiving an initial provisioning request that includes an identifier associated with the wireless device which is not yet authorized for use on the wireless carrier network beyond provisioning of the wireless device. A determination is made that the wireless device is data-ready. Data-ready wireless devices may be configured to download and execute mobile applications. The wireless device is provided with access to a download for a mobile application configured to provision the wireless device over the wireless carrier network when installed and executed by the wireless device. Registration information is received from the mobile application being executed by the wireless device via the wireless carrier network. The registration information is provided to a provider of the wireless carrier network for provisioning the wireless device on the wireless carrier network.

Abstract: Various arrangements for permitting a wireless device occasional access to a wireless network are described. Some arrangements for assigning a single MSISDN to multiple wireless devices are described. In such arrangements, the wireless devices may be associated with different visitor location registers. In some arrangements, a wireless device-initiated bearer service is initiated based on input from a remote system. In some arrangements, a wireless device is authenticated based on whether data needs to be sent to and/or received from the wireless device.

Abstract: Various arrangements for temporarily enabling the wireless device for use on a wireless network are presented. A computer system may store a plurality of international mobile subscriber identities (IMSIs) and, associated with each IMSI of the plurality of IMSIs, an indication of a period of time of a predefined length. An authentication request indicating an IMSI of the plurality of IMSIs may be received from a wireless device, wherein the wireless device has not previously been authenticated in association with the IMSI. The IMSI may be authenticated for use on the wireless network. After authorizing the IMSI for use on the wireless network device, the period of time of the predefined length associated with the IMSI may be determined to have expired. In response to determining the period of time of the predefined length associated with the IMSI has expired, the IMSI may be deauthorized for use on the wireless network.

Abstract: Tools and techniques for activating a wireless device on a wireless network and/or for providing a wireless device with occasional access to a wireless network. In an aspect, such tools can provide a wireless device with a temporary addressing number to allow the wireless device to send data to the network; this temporary addressing number, then, can be recycled to be used by another wireless device for accessing the network.

Abstract: Various arrangements for permitting a wireless device occasional access to a wireless network are described. Some arrangements for assigning a single MSISDN to multiple wireless devices are described. In such arrangements, the wireless devices may be associated with different visitor location registers. In some arrangements, a wireless device-initiated bearer service is initiated based on input from a remote system. In some arrangements, a wireless device is authenticated based on whether data needs to be sent to and/or received from the wireless device.

Abstract: Various arrangements for activating a wireless device on a wireless network are presented. A request to attach to the wireless network may be received from the wireless device. The request may specify an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI). An authentication message may be transmitted to a detection device of the wireless network. The IMSI may be compared to a set of stored blocked IMSIs. Each IMSI of the set of stored blocked IMSIs may be prohibited from being used to access the wireless network. It may be determined that the wireless device may that corresponds to the IMSI is permitted to be attached to the wireless network. In response to determining the wireless device is permitted to attach to the wireless network, authentication of the wireless device may occur.

Abstract: Tools and techniques for activating a wireless device on a wireless network. In an aspect, such tools can allow an unactivated wireless device (that is, a wireless device that generally would be inoperable on a wireless network) to be given limited functionality in order to activate itself on the network. In some cases, such tools can be implemented within business processes to generate revenue streams for entities involved in the wireless activation process.

Abstract: Various arrangements for permitting a wireless device occasional access to a wireless network are described. Some arrangements for assigning a single MSISDN to multiple wireless devices are described. In such arrangements, the wireless devices may be associated with different visitor location registers. In some arrangements, a wireless device-initiated bearer service is initiated based on input from a remote system. In some arrangements, a wireless device is authenticated based on whether data needs to be sent to and/or received from the wireless device.

Abstract: Various arrangements for activating a wireless device on a wireless network are presented. A request to attach to the wireless network may be received from the wireless device. The request may specify an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI). An authentication message may be transmitted to a detection device of the wireless network. The IMSI may be compared to a set of stored blocked IMSIs. Each IMSI of the set of stored blocked IMSIs may be prohibited from being used to access the wireless network. It may be determined that the wireless device may that corresponds to the IMSI is permitted to be attached to the wireless network. In response to determining the wireless device is permitted to attach to the wireless network, authentication of the wireless device may occur.

Abstract: Tools and techniques for activating a wireless device on a wireless network. In an aspect, such tools can allow an unactivated wireless device (that is, a wireless device that generally would be inoperable on a wireless network) to be given limited functionality in order to activate itself on the network. In some cases, such tools can be implemented within business processes to generate revenue streams for entities involved in the wireless activation process.

Abstract: Tools and techniques for activating a wireless device on a wireless network and/or for providing a wireless device with occasional access to a wireless network. In an aspect, such tools can provide a wireless device with a temporary addressing number to allow the wireless device to send data to the network; this temporary addressing number, then, can be recycled to be used by another wireless device for accessing the network.

Abstract: Tools and techniques for activating a wireless device on a wireless network. In an aspect, such tools can allow an unactivated wireless device (that is, a wireless device that generally would be inoperable on a wireless network) to be given limited functionality in order to activate itself on the network. In some cases, such tools can be implemented within business processes to generate revenue streams for entities involved in the wireless activation process.

Abstract: A test harness is provided for fully testing an enterprise application integration (“EAI”) environment. The test harness is preferably used with a GUI-based test tool and includes a test controller, a message collector and a test validator. The test controller transmits control signals to the message collector to configure the message collector to “listen” for predefined messages on a message bus. If a message matches the configuration rules, the test validator compares the message to a set of validation rules. If the message matches the validation rules, the test is deemed a success. Test-created messages may also be injected onto the bus by a message generator and unavailable EAI applications may be simulated by a test responder. Preferably, the message collection and generation configurations are based on templates created from previously stored messages. Off-bus applications may be tested by employing a message “tee” coupled to the bus.

Abstract: A test harness is provided for fully testing an enterprise application integration (“EAI”) environment. The test harness is preferably used with a GUI-based test tool and includes a test controller, a message collector and a test validator. The test controller transmits control signals to the message collector to configure the message collector to “listen” for predefined messages on a message bus. If a message matches the configuration rules, the test validator compares the message to a set of validation rules. If the message matches the validation rules, the test is deemed a success. Test-created messages may also be injected onto the bus by a message generator and unavailable EAI applications may be simulated by a test responder. Preferably, the message collection and generation configurations are based on templates created from previously stored messages. Off-bus applications may be tested by employing a message “tee” coupled to the bus.

Abstract: A network adapter extracts presence, location and availability information relating to a communication device deployed in a communication network. The network adapter is configured to interface between the network and an application for providing information specified by the application. Preferably, the network adapter interfaces with the network at a single location to extract the desired information. In such an embodiment, the network adapter may reside in a link between network elements, such as a home location register (“HLR”) and a short message service center (“SMS-C”). The network adapter may include a database of subscriber information codes used by the network to identify communication devices in use within the network.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for facilitating local number portability. In one exemplary embodiment, a local number portability system is provided which is arranged in a telecommunications management network framework. The system is adapted for use with administration center having an administration database for storing and updating subscription data. The system comprises an entry system having an entry database for storing subscription data. The entry system is positioned within a service management layer and is adapted to be placed in communication with the administration center. A service system is also provided which is adapted to be placed in communication with the administration center and which includes a service database for storing subscription information. The service system is located in a network management layer.

Abstract: The invention provides exemplary systems and methods for provisioning network elements when providing local number portability services. In one exemplary method, local number portability subscription information which includes both ported global title translation data and location routing number data is entered into a single network element management system. Selective network elements which are in communication with the network element management system are then provisioned with the ported global translation data and the local routing number data based on logical network definitions stored in the network element management system.