Abstract: A system and method for directing mobile stations from an analog control channel (ACCH) to a digital control channel (DCCH). According to the present invention, a dual-mode mobile station transmits over the ACCH a system access message (e.g., registration access message) to the system. The system recognizes the access to be from a dual-mode mobile station and selects a DCCH based on the subscriber profile and current location of the mobile station. The system then sends over the ACCH a mobile station control message (e.g., registration confirmation message) including data identifying the selected DCCH to the mobile station.

Abstract: A system and method for directing mobile stations from an analog control channel (ACCH) to a digital control channel (DCCH). According to the present invention, a dual-mode mobile station transmits over the ACCH a system access message (e.g., registration access message) to the system. The system recognizes the access to be from a dual-mode mobile station and selects a DCCH based on the subscriber profile and current location of the mobile station. The system then sends over the ACCH a mobile station control message (e.g., registration confirmation message) including data identifying the selected DCCH to the mobile station.

Abstract: The present invention allows a mobile station to receive a command entered by a user for selecting among a plurality of possible values for an authentication key (A-key) stored in its memory, including a default value, a random value and a custom (user-defined) value for the A-key. In response to the command, the mobile station can set the A-key in its memory to the default value or to an internally generated or previously stored random value, or to the custom value entered by the user. The command, whether for selecting the default, random or custom A-key value, may be entered during number assignment module (NAM) programming of the mobile station.