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Abstract

Method and apparatus for accessing a network using remote subscriber identity information. Subscriber identity information in a memory store within a device such as a mobile terminal can be remotely used by a second independent device. In the case of a GSM terminal, for example, one terminal would be able to utilize the subscriber identity information contained in the subscriber identity module (SIM) of another terminal by establishing a local communication link between the two terminals. Remote subscriber identity information is transferred over the local communication link and the communication terminal, which is using the remote subscriber identity information can register with the network using that information, thus, eliminating the need to transfer the SIM.

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