Abstract: Methods and apparatus support communication between a communication device and a compatible communication device over a telecommunications network. The communication devices have unique identities. The methods and apparatus are configured to detect the presence of the compatible communication device using a low power radio frequency technology; to determine the identity of the detected compatible communication device; and, in response to detection of the presence of the compatible communication device, to redirect incoming calls intended for the detected compatible communication device having the determined identity to the communication device, wherein the controller sends control signals to the compatible communication device, such that the compatible communication device can control the redirection of the incoming calls at the network.

Abstract: In recent years, the penetration of handheld portable radiotelephones has grown enormously, and now, in many countries, the majority of people possess a portable radiotelephone. Of these people, an increasing number also posses more than one portable radiotelephone, for example a car phone and a handheld mobile radiotelephone. One problem with this is that a user ends up having multiple telephone numbers and people trying to contact the user do not know on which radiotelephone the user is may be contacted.