USRE42460E1

5G,4G,3G,2G

Title

Methods and apparatus for providing manual selection of a communication network for a mobile station

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US20100764708

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US

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Abstract  Abstract

Methods and apparatus for providing manual selection of a communication network for a mobile station are described. A plurality of communication networks are identified by scanning a coverage area within which the mobile station is operating. A plurality of network identifiers corresponding to the plurality of communication networks are then retrieved from memory of a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) in accordance with an Enhanced Operator Name String (EONS) protocol. Preferably each network identifier is retrieved based on a Mobile Country Code (MCC) a Mobile Network Code (MNC) and a Location Area Code (LAC). The plurality of network identifiers are visually displayed for user selection and at least two of the network identifiers may be substantially the same. The user selected communication network is registered with and the network identifier associated with this network is visually displayed.

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