Abstract: A method for transmitting configuration data for a secure element is provided. The configuration data is generated in a secure element manager and the method comprises, securing the configuration data using a set of Over-The-Air, OTA, keys associated with the secure element, and transmitting the configuration data using a second interface to a second server for transmitting the configuration data over a non-SMS communications channel A communications network corresponding to the method is also provided. A method of receiving configuration data for a secure element at a host device is also provided. The method comprises receiving the configuration data using a data function for receiving configuration data over a non-SMS communications channel, processing the configuration data using a SIM application toolkit, and forwarding the processed configuration data to the secure element. A host device according to the method is also provided.

Abstract: A method is provided which includes receiving location information, performing a selection operation to select an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) for obtaining temporary bootstrap connectivity, and attempting to register with a network using the selected IMSI. The selection operation is configured to select one of a first plurality of IMSIs in a first location and one of a second, different, plurality of IMSIs in a second location. Each of the first plurality of IMSIs includes a first predetermined value for at least the first portion of each respective IMSI and each of the second plurality of IMSIs includes a second, different, predetermined value for at least the first potion of each respective IMSI. The selection operation comprises a first and second preconfigured selection characteristic. A network access element, host device, and network node, according to the method, are also described.