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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 10, 2015
Filed:
Dec. 23, 2011
Jens Ole Madsen, Frederiksberg C, DK;
Jens Ole Madsen, Frederiksberg C, DK;
Nokia Corporation, Espoo, FI;
Abstract
Various methods are provided for facilitating a software smart card environment consisting of multiple virtual UICCs (vUICC) hosting a plurality of SIMS or U-SIMS. One example method may comprise receiving a network authentication request from a first network operator. The method may also comprise causing, using a processor, a UICC to activate a subscription for the first network operator and deactivate a subscription for a second network operator in an instance in which the subscription for the first network operator is not the active subscription. The method may further comprise determining a vUICC identification relating to the requested application. The method may further comprise causing authentication information to be transmitted to the first network operator based on the subscription for the first network operator. Similar and related example apparatuses and example computer program products are also provided.