| abstract |
The present invention enables point of sale (POS) programming of a radiotelephone's telephone number, system ID of the system in which the radiotelephone will be used, the unlock code, and other data. A computer (102) and modem (103), located at the carrier, interrogates either the POS operator or the radiotelephone (104), depending on the information needed. The POS operator can respond using a telephone (101) with an integral keypad, coupled to an interface box (100), while the radiotelephone (104) responds automatically, acting like a peripheral of the computer (102). The carrier's computer (102) can read the radiotelephone's ESN and program the new telephone number automatically, substantially reducing or eliminating errors made during manual programming. |