Abstract: A user equipment (UE) operating in a wireless system having at least one base station, communicates with base stations in neighboring wireless systems and conveys information regarding these neighboring wireless systems to the base station of its wireless system, which updates and stores this information for use in handover of UEs. The BS may also obtain updates directly from the base stations of neighboring wireless systems which may include a diversity of systems such as WLANS, Bluetooth, UMTS, GPRS, etc., and provide to UEs a list of those wireless systems which the UEs need not provide updates to the BS providing the list.

Abstract: User interface data, from a central server, which define user options with respect to information stored at the central server may be managed by receiving the data at a wireless device. The wireless device may communicate some of the data to another wireless device that is in the vicinity of the first device. The later wireless device may display user options that are based on the user interface data.

Abstract: A porting control routing (PCR) node (302) is adapted to efficiently route signaling messages associated with a mobile subscriber that has been either ported in to or out of a service provider's wireless communication network. The PCR node (302) includes both range- and exception based routing rule databases (348 and 346). These databases increase flexibility in allocating mobile identification numbers among multiple mobile service nodes. Furthermore, the association of a ported status indicator and related routing information with entries in the exception based database allows the PCR node (302) to more efficiently manage a service provider's mobile service resources.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to provide a calling number identifier alias in a communications system having a wireless telephone associated with a wired telephone number, such as a wireless office service communications system. When a telephone call is placed from the wireless telephone, an alias database is searched to determine the associated wired telephone number. The telephone number of the wired telephone is used as an alias for the purpose of the calling number identifier.

Abstract: A method of establishing a cooperative ad hoc network of phone extensions is implemented by the cellular devices within the ad hoc network. First, a first cellular device receiving an incoming call or placing an outgoing call is designated as the master of the ad hoc network and the remaining cellular devices are designated as slaves of the ad hoc network. Second, each cellular device is activated to enable multi-party connectivity by the first cellular device.

Abstract: A method for setting up signaling connection between an RNC and an SGSN in a mobile communication system is provided. Upon receiving a service request for a particular MBMS service from a particular UE, an RNC determines whether it is necessary to set up new signaling connection for the particular MBMS service, and sets up signaling connection with an SGSN according to the determination result. The SGSN, if it desires to stop the particular MBMS service, sends a service stop request to the RNC over the signaling connection set for the particular MBMS service. The RNC then instructs at least one UE providing the particular MBMS service to stop the particular MBMS service in response to the service stop request.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for facilitating communications with a roaming mobile subscriber unit which roams beyond a microcellular communication network, such as a Digital Electronic Cordless Telephone (DECT) system. A mobility server of the microcellular communication networks is coupled to a macrocellular communication network, such as a Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) network. Wide-area mobility management functions of the macrocellular communication network are provided to the microcellular communication network and are used to facilitate call routing to and from the roaming, mobile subscriber unit.

Abstract: Accurate location information about a mobile telecommunication transceiver is used to generate advertising content responsive to a user approaching the location of a business. This advertising content is tailored to the user's preferences and the particular business involved. Once the advertising content is delivered, the position of the user is monitored to track the effectiveness of the advertisement. If the user enters the business' store and/or makes a purchase, the advertisement is logged as having been successful. If the user does not enter the store within a predetermined period of time or moves away from the store, the advertisement is considered to have been ineffective.

Abstract: A system and method for application location register routing at a signal transfer point (26) are provided. The signal transfer point (26) includes processor clusters (64, 66, 68) and databases (236, 238) for processing queries including global title translation, local number portability, and application location register routing. A query message is received by the signal transfer point (26), a first database residing in the signal transfer point (26) is accessed to determine the location of a second database (238) also residing in the signal transfer point for processing the query message. The second database (238) is then accessed to obtain the network address of a home location register or short message service center, which is then used to deliver the query message to the network node specified by the network address.

Abstract: Apparatus, method and system for short message service center storage control, for allowing control of storage of a Mobile Originating Short Message, sent from an A-subscriber identified by a Mobile Subscriber ISDN number contained in a Mobile Application Part operation Mobile_Originating_Forward_Short_Message, in a Short Message Service Center belonging to a Public Land Mobile Network supporting Network Provider Number Portability. Use is made of a Number Portability Data Base including information specifying, for a plurality of Mobile subscribers identified by Mobile Subscriber ISDN numbers, whether the Mobile subscribers should-be Authorized or Not Authorized to store a Short Message in a Short Message Service Center belonging to the Public Land Mobile Network.

Abstract: There is disclosed a message tracking system for use in a wireless massaging system. The message tracking system allows a caller to verify a status of wireless messages previously sent by the caller to one or more subscribers of the wireless massaging system. The message tracking system comprises 1) an I/O interface that receives a message status request from the caller and 2) a message status controller that determines an identity of the caller from identification data received from the caller and retrieves a data record associated with the caller. The data record contains status information associated with the previously transmitted wireless messages. The message tracking system transfers to the caller selected status data associated with at least one of the previously transmitted wireless messages. The caller may check the status of multiple previously transmitted wireless messages in a single call without having to re-enter the caller's ID information.

Abstract: An interface assembly (18) for integrating operation of a private telecommunications system (12) such as a PBX with a wireless intelligent network (14) such as the PCS network operated by Sprint PCS. The interface assembly includes an interface (54) for coupling with the private telecommunications system, an interface (56) for coupling with a component of the wireless intelligent network, and a controller (58) for processing and transferring call routing queries and instructions therebetween. The private telecommunications system interface is operable to receive call routing queries from the private telecommunications system and to deliver call routing instructions to the private telecommunications system. The wireless network interface is operable to deliver call routing queries to the wireless network and to receive call routing instructions from the wireless network.

Abstract: A method of providing geographically sensitive promotional information to a predefined location associated with a mobile unit having a transmitter which can transmit position location information, and an apparatus for executing such a method. The method includes receiving from the mobile unit, at least one transmission which provides information on multiple locations of the mobile unit over a span of time, and an identification of the mobile unit. Multiple locations of the mobile unit are determined from the received transmissions, and a repeated travel pattern of the mobile unit determined based on the multiple locations. From a database of locations associated with respective promotional identifications or information, a promotional identification or information is retrieved which is associated with a location which is within a predetermined position relative to the repeated travel pattern.

Abstract: Disclosed is a direct dialing number registering method and apparatus including a parent station (facsimile) connected to a communication line and a plurality of child stations (telephones) capable of two-way communication with the facsimile, wherein due to specific identification numbers pre-set for the individual telephones, transmission/reception between the facsimile and a specific telephone can be performed. A direct dialing number for a telephone is registered into the facsimile, before or after the telephone is caused to indicate to a user that the telephone corresponds to the direct dialing number. In another method, the facsimile is set to a dialing number registering mode by operating the facsimile. Then, a telephone for which a dialing number is to be set is caused to transmit its identification number to the facsimile, by operating the telephone. The dialing number of the telephone corresponding to the identification number received by the facsimile is registered into the facsimile.

Abstract: A method of the present invention includes an MSC (101) receiving (201) a request for a call. A call routing request indicating that no peripheral device interaction has taken place on the call is forwarded (203) to an HLR or home location register (107). The MSC receives (205) call routing instructions that direct the call to a peripheral device (109). The call is routed (211) to the peripheral device (109). The peripheral device (109) performs (213) a function for the call and routes (215) the call to the MSC. A message requesting call routing instructions and identifying the peripheral device is forwarded (203) to the HLR.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control method for a call-forward procedure in telecommunications, in which method calls placed on a user's home address are forwarded to a new target address. According to the invention, the final activation step of the target address is required to be accomplished from the registered target address only. Further according to the invention, the control method of telecommunications location resolution completes the update of location data only if the authenticated user verified to be situated in the location that according to the user's desire is to be registered as the new user location in the location resolution service.

Abstract: An improved method and system for accessing wireless data services that reduce messaging and enable roaming subscribers to access data services are described. A wireless communication system in accordance with the present invention includes at least a service control point and a gateway system (e.g., a Gateway Generalized Packet Radio Service Serving Node (GGSN)) that is coupled to a data network. To obtain access to data services, a wireless subscriber unit establishes communication with a gateway system and requests data services from the gateway system. In response to the request, the gateway system queries the service control point regarding authorized data services for the subscriber unit. If the gateway system receives a negative reply from the service control point, then the gateway system denies access to the data services by the subscriber Unit.

Abstract: A displayed information management method allowing easy operation of a portable communication apparatus is disclosed. After selecting data from a set of data according to a desired condition inputted through a ten-key pad, a sequential index number is added to each piece of selected data. The sequential index number is not greater than a maximum number of lines displayable on the display. Each piece of the selected data accompanied with a sequential index number is displayed on the display. A desired piece of selected data is selected by a user inputting a sequential index number accompanying the desired piece of selected data through the ten-key pad.

Abstract: A method of establishing a radio link between subscribers of a telecommunications network, in particular in a decentralized mobile radio network with mobile radio sets serving both as terminals and as transmitters, wherein at least one virtual transmitter for switching the radio signals can be defined for each subscriber, and wherein one or more subscribers can assume the work of the virtual transmitter or transmitters, and a telecommunications network, in particular a decentralized mobile radio network with mobile radio sets serving both as terminals and as transmitters, and in particular for carrying out the method, wherein at least one virtual transmitter for switching the radio signals can be defined for each subscriber, and wherein the work of the virtual transmitter or transmitters can be assumed by one or more subscribers.

Abstract: A Network Assisted Mobile Terminal GPS system includes a plurality of GPS-capable mobile terminals (10) each having a transceiver, and a wireless telecommunications network (32) having at least one base site transceiver (30) for transmitting GPS Assistance Data to individual ones of the plurality of GPS-capable mobile stations using a point-to-point signalling protocol. In the illustrative embodiment described herein the point-to-point signalling protocol is comprised of at least one of an IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity) Attach, a Normal Location Update, or a Periodic Location Update signalling protocol.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods for providing landline access to a wireless network. In an embodiment, a system comprises a landline communications network and a multiline hunt group coupled to the landline communications network. The multiline hunt group includes one or more dedicated ports, which are coupled to the wireless network.

Abstract: An improved telephone system is provided for handling a long distance call made by a mobile modem 5 to a remote land-based terminal 7 as a local call. A register in the system examines the number of the cellular telephone, and the location of the mobile, as represented by the identity of the serving switch. The register then instructs the system to connect the mobile modem 5 to a hard-wired modem 37 local to the visited switch 11. The modem designated is one of a pool of geographically dispersed modems 39 connected to an alternative network 41 such as the TCP/IP based Internet. The call is completed as a local call with data flowing from the mobile modem 5 to the local hard-wired modem 37. From the hard-wired modem 37 the data is then routed over the alternative network 41 to the land-based terminal 7, which is also connected to the alternative network 41. Such an approach eliminates the long distances fee connected with the use of the public switched telephone network 31.

Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and systems for activating in a switching system a directory number (DN) from among a plurality of directory numbers assigned to a PCS mobile telephone handset by de-activating the current active directory number, identifying an inactive directory number, and activating the inactive directory number. The present invention further comprises methods and systems for activating in a PCS mobile telephone handset a directory number from among a plurality of directory numbers assigned to the handset by de-activating the current active directory number, identifying an inactive directory number, and activating the inactive directory number.

Abstract: A method in a Wireless Intelligent Network (WIN) of handling subscriber services when a serving Mobile Switching Center (MSC) does not support all WIN triggers. The WIN includes a Home Location Register (HLR) having a subscriber profile that indicates the WIN triggers required to support a particular subscriber's active services. When an invoke message is sent from the MSC to the HLR, a WIN Capabilities (WINCAP) parameter is included and indicates the WIN triggers supported by the MSC. The HLR identifies a Service Control Point (SCP) for each subscriber service that requires a WIN trigger and is not supported by the MSC. The HLR then queries each identified SCP for call-treatment instructions. If an SCP determines that its service is essential, a response is returned to the HLR with an instruction to deny service to the subscriber.

Abstract: A system for integrating mobile terminals into a private telecommunication system includes first and second servers respectively associated with a public mobile telecommunication system accessed by the mobile terminals and with the private telecommunication system. The servers enable setting up of incoming or outgoing calls relating to the mobile terminals and in accordance with a private numbering scheme specific to the private telecommunication system. They hold first and second service data relating to mobile terminal users. The first and second servers cooperate for setting up calls relating to the mobile terminals and/or managing service data.

Abstract: This invention enables a play without using coins and easy collection of fee. An control apparatus of this invention comprises a play portion which stores play information and enables a play by inputting personal information, an input portion to which a mobile communication terminal is connected detachably in order to input personal information and a control portion which reads a subscriber number as the personal information from the mobile communication terminal connected to the input portion, makes a call to the information service center and enables a play by the play portion. The information service center bill corresponding to the play through mobile communication network or stationary communication network.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for providing automatic redirection of an incoming voice telephone call from a caller to a subscriber proxy when an attempt by the caller to connect to a subscribers mobile/wireless/cellular telephone is blocked due to either having the mobile phone off, on but not answered, or in use. The subscriber has further established communications between a subscriber's data communication terminal (DCT) (e.g. PC, Internet appliance, Palm™ handheld etc.) a computer network (e.g. the Internet). The subscriber proxy is connected to both the PSTN, CMTS and the Internet, and produces audio interaction with the caller. The subscriber proxy also notifies the subscriber of the incoming call via the subscriber's DCT. The subscriber's DCT can optionally be used by the subscriber to control and interact with the incoming call by communicating with the computer proxy while the subscriber continues to maintain the Internet connection.

Abstract: A communications network system with discrete terminal mobility and remote user registration associated with said mobility, which comprises at least: a terminal controller (TC) software component for maintaining and updating data of terminal configuration, access interface references of a provider agent (PA), conditions for accepting or rejecting remote user registrations, and for terminal registration or deregistration; a terminal mobility management (TMM) software component for controlling data related to the terminal connection, creating or suppressing registered terminal agents (TA), checking discrete terminal mobility subscription, maintaining subscription agent (SubA) references of the subscribed terminals with discrete mobility, and obtaining references of terminal agents (TA) for terminals with discrete mobility in other federated retailer domains (1).

Abstract: A telephone network arranged to give a telephone call placed to a called party's personal telephone number a particular call treatment that is selected as a function of the particular one of a plurality of predefined areas in which the called party is determined to be located, each of the plurality of predefined areas having at least two telephone stations with different telephone numbers located therein. The location of the called party is determined from the location of a two-way pager associated with the called party as detected by a paging antenna, e.g., tower, of a conventional two- way paging system that was not necessarily installed for use in completing telephone calls. For each personal telephone number, a table is stored associating a call treatment with one or more of the areas. The particular call treatment associated with an area is applied to calls to the personal telephone number when he is within that area.

Abstract: In a telecommunication system, paging areas may be automatically reconfigured as required. Paging areas can be adaptively reconfigured in accordance with changes in movement traffic of mobile hosts. The system and method work under a constraint that only a limited number of area IDs are permitted for each paging unit area. Also, the system and method work over heterogeneous access networks. Thus, according to the presently disclosed embodiments, paging areas reconfigure themselves according to changes in movement traffic of mobile hosts.

Abstract: A method for dialing a telephone number indirectly, including obtaining an alphanumeric identifier that is assigned to a telephone subscriber and associating the identifier with a destination telephone number of the telephone subscriber to form a mapping therebetween. The method further includes storing the mapping in a lookup table, dialing the identifier using an originating telephone, using the identifier as a pointer to the lookup table so as to recover the destination telephone number from the stored mapping, and establishing a connection between the originating telephone and a destination telephone via the destination telephone number.

Abstract: The method and the communication network according to the subject matter of the invention for administering subscriber data provides that an interface (HaHb-IF) via which information (FM, B#) for selecting outside subscriber data can be transmitted is respectively established between one's own memory unit (HLRa) responsible for a subscriber (A) and another memory unit (HLRb). The interface implemented between one's own memory unit and another memory unit not only enables a communication connection to one's own memory unit for the subscriber in a simple way but also enables a communication connection therefrom to another, central data base having outside subscriber data.

Abstract: A wireless communication apparatus and a wireless communication method capable of improving a connection rate. The wireless communication apparatus has: a transceiver for transceiving data with an external device; a response packet generator for generating a response packet for informing of a successful reception of a packet transmitted by the external device; and a control unit for transmitting the generated response packet to the external device through the transceiver when the packet is received, and re-transmitting the response packet after a predetermined time when it is judged that an error occurred in the transmitted response packet. Accordingly, as the wireless communication apparatus can increase the chance for packet transmission while trying to connect with an external device, the rate of re-trying from initial set-up due to a failure of connection with the external device will be reduced.

Abstract: A method of routing incoming telephone calls and programming routing options and apparatus that allows incoming calls to be routed according to various criteria programmed by the subscriber.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, a computer-readable medium and a destination selection system that provide for automatically selecting, for a user, at least one destination avatar to which to send received information based on context information and user-defined policy-selection rules. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of examining, by a destination selection system, user location information and determining the at least one destination avatar to which the received information is to be delivered based on the context information and the user-defined policy-selection rules.

Abstract: In a system and method for communicating between a special number call answering agency and a mobile action asset the answering agency answers a special number call placed by a caller. The mobile asset participates in responding to the call. The answering agency and the mobile asset communicate wirelessly. The answering agency recognizes and interprets special number information, including at least one of caller identification and location information. The system comprises: (a) a special number receiving terminal located with the mobile asset and configured to receive and display selected information of the special number information; the receiving terminal being configured to dial back the caller based upon the selected information and (b) a call bridge configured for actuation at the call answering agency to connect the caller with the mobile asset and provide the selected information to the mobile asset when the call bridge is in an actuated orientation.

Abstract: A system and method for concurrently ringing a subscriber's wired and mobile stations, where the wired station is served by a wired telecommunications network and the mobile station is served by a wireless telecommunications network. The call is routed to a network interface point of control from either the wired or wireless networks and the network interface becomes the point of control for the call. The call is initially offered to the mobile station by the network interface point of control, and before the mobile station rings, the call is offered to the wired station so that the wired and mobile stations ring concurrently.

Abstract: A communication system having a wireless trunk for connecting multiple phone lines over wireless communication links to a cellular network comprises a central telephone switch, such as a private branch exchange or key system, connected through one or more trunk lines to a wireless access communication unit. The wireless access communication unit preferably comprises a separate subscriber interface for each trunk line from the central telephone switch. The wireless access communication unit collects data from each of the subscriber interfaces, formats the data into a format compatible with an over-the-air protocol, and transmits the information over one or more wireless channels to a cellular base station. The wireless access communication unit thereby connects calls received from the central telephone switch's trunk lines over a wireless trunk to a network.

Abstract: A transmit processor that includes a transmit frequency domain equalizer (TX FEQ) that pre-compensates packets in the frequency domain to flatten transmit filter response to improve spectral mask and reduce PER. The TX FEQ taps may be selected so that the average power at output equals the average power applied to the input. The TX FEQ may be designed to yield 64 QAM packets with no quantization distortion at the input of an Inverse Fast Fourier Transform (IFFT) processor. The 64 QAM constellation map points and TX FEQ gain values are selected to avoid exceeding the bit resolution of the IFFT processor. The tones may be bound together into zones to reduce implementation complexity by reducing the number of TX FEQ taps.

Abstract: A method and a system for reducing transmission of parameters between a-mobile switching center and a service control point in a telecommunication network such as the Wireless Intelligent Network. The mobile switching center transmits a first signaling message containing only a first set of parameters to the service control point during initial call processing. In response, the service control point transmits a second signaling message to the mobile switching center indicating to the service switching point a second set of parameters required by the service control point with respect to the first signaling message. The service switching point then transmits the second set of parameters in a third signaling message to the service control point in response to the second signaling message.

Abstract: A system and method for application location register routing at a signal transfer point (26) are provided. The signal transfer point (26) includes processor clusters (64, 66, 68) and databases (236, 238) for processing queries including global title translation, local number portability, and application location register routing. A query message is received by the signal transfer point (26), a first database residing in the signal transfer point (26) is accessed to determine the location of a second database (238) also residing in the signal transfer point for processing the query message. The second database (238) is then accessed to obtain the network address of a home location register or short message service center, which is then used to deliver the query message to the network node specified by the network address.

Abstract: A method of delivering a call to a called party's device. The method includes receiving a call directed to a wireline device and validating that a telephone number of the wireline device is associated with a telephone number of a wireless device. The method also includes transmitting a message to the wireless device, delivering the call to the wireline device when a return message is not received from the wireless device, and determining a location of the wireless device when a return message is received from the wireless device. The method further includes comparing the location of the wireless device with a location of the wireline device, delivering the call to the wireless device when the location of the wireless device is not within a predefined vicinity of the location of the wireline device, and delivering the call to the wireline device when the location of the wireless device is within a predefined vicinity of the location of the wireline device.

Abstract: A personal home location register (HLR) (10-20) is modifiable directly by a user. The personal HLR then communicates with a telecommunications service provider (30) to directly affect changes in the personal HLR. The network HLR (70) of the telecommunications service provider simply points to the personal HLR of the user.

Abstract: Methods that extend capabilities of wireless data transport services. The methods provide for communication with many wireless remote data transport devices. In one embodiment, the identity of each wireless remote data transport device is subdefined by placing additional identification information into data fields of packets transmitted by the wireless remote data transport devices. In another embodiment, identification numbers assigned to wireless remote data transport devices are time division multiplexed across a large number of remote devices. In another embodiment, multiple wireless remote data transport devices share the same primary identification number and are communicated with by transmitting a page of the shared identification number, followed by a page containing a secondary identification number, followed by a page containing a command to transmit data.

Abstract: A method and system for simultaneously sharing wireless communications among multiple wireless handsets deployed in a wireless network having at least one cell site associated therewith includes a first and second wireless handset for transmitting a request for the same wireless communication. The wireless network then assigns a first wireless receive channel to the first wireless handset and the second wireless handset and simultaneously transmits the requested wireless communication to the first and second wireless handsets for receipt by the first wireless receive channel. If the requested wireless communication originates from a source handset, and the first and second handsets are located in direct communication proximity to the source handset, the source handset itself negotiates the common wireless receive channel for receiving the requested wireless communication.

Abstract: Proximity of a mobile phone to a preferred phone is detected by radio frequency or Bluetooth equipped device, triggering automatic forwarding of calls for the mobile phone to the preferred telephone number. Automatic forwarding without user intervention can facilitate use of hands-free devices in vehicles and allow receipt of phone calls to mobile phone on regular lines in a home or office situation.

Abstract: A scheme for providing mobility management for terminals with multiple subscriptions. The invention integrates Europe's Universal Mobile Telecommunications Standard (UMTS) subscriber identity module—specific procedures into single procedures, and which uses a common TMSI. An UMTS subscriber identity module is allocated for each subscription associated with a mobile terminal, wherein each UMTS subscriber identity module being identified by a identification code. A location area update is performed by providing a single location area update request message comprising a list of identification codes for each UMTS subscriber identity module associated with the mobile terminal. Each USIM is authenticated separately, and some USIMs may fail, while others may succeed authentication. The terminal and network each build their own Ordered List of Registered USIM-IDs (OLRU) which records the USIMs that succeeded. The network assigns a Base TMSI, which is similar to the current assignment of TMSIs.

Abstract: A system and a method for providing an interface to and customizing an interactive application for one or more players is provided. The interactive game of the presently preferred embodiment is played in a wireless environment using a mobile station as a user interface with commands entered via a keyboard or via voice. The game is tracked and controlled using a game center and a game server, which is typically at a location remote from the mobile station. Communication between the game server and the mobile station is typically performed using a base station connected to a telecommunications network. The game server executes a software application, which runs a game center. Individual games are managed within the context of this application.

Abstract: A message distribution center (MDC) is interposed between content providers and a wireless carrier to subjectively examine and direct messages via SMTP based on desired rules (e.g., non-peak hours, paying subscribers only, etc.) using standard SMTP Gateway and other well-known protocols. The MDC includes an individual queue for each subscriber, and the provider is informed through conventional SMTP protocol messages that the short message has been accepted. If the carrier has specifically disallowed service for a particular MIN (e.g., in the case of churning), then the content provider is informed through an SMTP interchange that the recipient is invalid. An MDC provides a single mechanism for interacting with subscribers of multiple carriers, regardless of each carrier's underlying infrastructure. For the carrier, an MDC can protect their SS7 network by intelligently throttling messages and configuring message delivery parameters to be more network friendly.

Abstract: A mobile subscriber registered with a private enterprise network and a public mobile network is provided with subscriber profile data triggering a serving switch associated with the public mobile network to forward an outgoing call connection request by that mobile subscriber over to the private enterprise network. Subscriber features and services available within the private enterprise network can then be utilized by the mobile subscriber currently roaming within the public mobile network while making outgoing call connections. Such subscriber profile data may be downloaded into the serving switch from a centralized database during its initial registration process.