WO2012108819A1

WO2012108819A1 - A system operable to provision for a subscription for a mobile equipment

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Publication number: WO2012108819A1
Application number: PCT/SE2012/050085
Authority: WO
Inventors: Stefan Willehadson; Per Bergqvist
Original assignee: Synapse International S.A.
Priority date: 2011-02-07
Filing date: 2012-01-27
Publication date: 2012-08-16
Also published as: SE1150088A1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and a system (10) operable to provision for a subscription for a mobile equipment (12) of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network (14). The system (10) comprises an identity module (16) for the mobile equipment (12), and being operable to store a temporary identity number. The system (10) comprises a control system (20) operable to, each time the temporary identity number is used in order to attach to the temporary Home Location Register (18), check if the identity module (16) is registered. If not, the control system (20) is operable to send a message to the mobile equipment (12), the message stating that the identity module (16) has to be registered, and comprising a tracking number to be used with the registration. The system (10) also comprises a registration means (22) operable to register, with the aid of the tracking number, the subscriber to the identity module (16). The control system (20) is also operable to allocate a telephone number, and to activate the subscription. Thereafter, the control system (20) is operable to change the temporary identity number to an identity number, which is stored in the identity module (16). Furthermore, the system (10) also comprises a Home Location Register (24) operable to store the identity number, and the telephone number as a record.

Description

A SYSTEM OPERABLE TO PROVISION FOR A SUBSCRIPTION FOR A

MOBILE EQUIPMENT

Field of the invention

The present invention relates in a first aspect to a system operable to provision for a subscription for a mobile equipment of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network.

According to a second aspect the present invention relates to a method for provisioning of a subscription for a mobile equipment of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network.

According to a third aspect the present invention relates to at least one computer program product for provisioning of a subscription for a mobile

equipment of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network. Background of the invention

In the world of today it is quite common that people use mobile phones to perform calls and in the most markets/countries several mobile phone operators exists and compete with each other. Due to this there is a need for operators to keep the current subscribers and also try to reach new subscribers by performing, for example, marketing and advertising campaigns.

It is also common in many countries that the owner of a subscription cannot be anonymous. In those cases a known and identifiable citizen must be registered as the owner.

A subscriber is normally registered at the operator and/or other authorities when purchasing a subscription over the counter. This is more or less the standard way to register a subscriber where he/she needs to identify himself/herself using a proper identity card or similar. The subscription is enabled upon purchase and has a pre assigned MSISDN as well as a pre assigned IMSI. These IMSIs are stored in the SIM card and cannot be modified by the subscriber. The IMSI/MSISDN are stored as a record in the HLR.

A DNA system allows for an easy and low cost reach of many potential subscribers by a massive hand out of SIM cards. MSISDNs as well as IMSIs are allocated dynamically to these subscriptions. Due to the massive hand out of SIM cards they are naturally made anonymous. Several problems with the current solutions exist.

The "subscriber box" pre packaged by the operator comprises a SIM card and other things like information describing services in the network of the operator. The SIM card in the box is assigned both an MSISDN and an IMSI that might be unused for a long time or even never used, leading to that there might be a shortage of IMS Is in the network of the operator. Furthermore, the cost for producing the box can also be quite expensive.

The cost for producing SIM cards is currently close to zero, but on the other hand, the cost for storing data (like IMSI) in the HLR is on the rising curve. This leads to a situation where it is very easy to create and pre package SIM cards since they are quite inexpensive but gives on the other hand an actual cost for the allocated storage in the HLR.

Each stored record (IMSI) in the HLR leads to a license cost both in the HLR as well as in the surrounding systems. The costs can be quite expensive if there are a lot of unused records in the HLR and in the surrounding systems.

The operator has a MSISDN assignment scheme where different prefixes are used in different regions. This makes it difficult to distribute SIM cards since they in the current solutions have a pre assigned MSISDN.

The subscriber would like to be able to select his/her phone number among a set of numbers. The numbers available for him/her is only the ones presented by the dealer, e. g. the ones in the "subscriber box".

When the subscriber buys a pre packaged "subscriber box" and the reseller registers him/her, the reseller will know the MSISDN for this particular subscriber.

Finally, due to local law or regulations, a subscription is not allowed to be anonymous and a known citizen must always be registered as an owner.

The documents "Driving efficiencies in the provisioning of SIM cards" Ovum, by J. Green et. al. and "Evolving Systems: a radical approach to mobile provisioning", Ovum, by J. Green, describes dynamic procedures for provisioning mobile subscription. These documents disclose that some markets have

regulations that state that subscribers cannot be anonymous. There is however no solution presented to the above given problems in these documents.

The patent document US 2008/029341 1 A1 relates generally to

maintaining privacy protections in a mobile networking environment. A mobile device identifier (such as an MSISDN) that typically accompanies a mobile device request is replaced with an "enriched" identifier that exposes the mobile device user's home operator but obfuscates the mobile device's (and, thus, the device user's) identity. It is only the home operator that knows the identity of the user.

The patent document US 2005/0239447 A1 relates to account creation via a mobile device. An SMS is sent to the mobile device with a secure challenge that the user needs to respond to before the account is created.

The patent document US 2010/0210305 A1 relates to a method of activating a SIM card using an ODA (On Demand Activation) application, comprising a computer and an associated ODA database, for activating the SIM card in a mobile network. The ODA database (4) contains SIM card (1 ) information related to the cards that shall be activated, in that, when a SIM card (1 ) is inserted into a mobile equipment, and the mobile equipment is switched on, the ODA (2) is connected to the SIM card for updating the SIM card with a card definition file, in that the ODA (2) is arranged to be connected to a HLR/AUC (5) in order to transfer information stored on said updated SIM card, and in that the HLR/AUC is arranged to set up a subscription for the SIM card.

The patent document WO 2010/102236 A2 relates to secure remote subscription management. The document inter alia describes a method for use in wireless communication, the method comprising:

receiving a message including a first identifier associated with a first Selected Home Operator (SHO);

generating a first credential by associating the first identifier with a keyset;

deleting a second credential associated with a second SHO; and

establishing an operational network attachment to the first SHO using the first credential.

Summary of the invention

The above mentioned problems are solved by a system operable to provision for a subscription for a mobile equipment of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network according to Claim 1 . The system comprises an identity module for the mobile equipment, the identity module being operable to store a temporary identity number (tIN). The system also comprises a temporary Home Location Register (tHLR) operable to store the temporary identity number (tIN). Furthermore, the system also comprises a control system operable to, each time the temporary identity number (tIN) is used in order to attach to the temporary Home Location Register, check if the identity module is registered. If the identity module is not registered, the control system is operable to send a message to the mobile equipment, the message stating that the identity module has to be registered, and comprising a tracking number to be used with the registration. The system also comprises a registration means operable to register, with the aid of the tracking number, the subscriber to the identity module, keeping the

subscription anonymous for all but the operator. The control system is also operable to allocate a telephone number (MSISDN), and to activate the

subscription. Thereafter, the control system is operable to change the temporary identity number (tIN) to an identity number (IN), which is stored in the identity module. Furthermore, the system also comprises a Home Location Register (HLR) operable to store the identity number, and the telephone number (MSISDN) as a record.

An advantage with the system according to the present invention is that it is possible to distribute identity modules without allocating resources in the cellular network using the model of a DNA system. The actual allocation is only done whenever the identity module has been registered to a subscriber using proper credentials, such as an identity card.

Another advantage with the system according to the present invention is that the use of tracking number when performing the registration makes it possible for the subscriber to still keep his/her MSISDN anonymous for the shop where he/she performs the actual registration.

A further advantage in this context is achieved if, when the temporary

Home Location Register recognizes the use of the temporary identity number (tIN), the temporary Home Location Register is operable to send a trigger to the control system, which in turn is operable to perform the check.

Furthermore, it is an advantage in this context if the system comprises several registration means, and if, based on the location of the mobile equipment, the control system is operable to inform about the nearest registration means to the mobile equipment by sending a message.

A further advantage in this context is achieved if the control system is operable to send only one message to the mobile equipment. Furthermore, it is an advantage in this context if the mobile equipment also comprises a selecting means operable to select a telephone number (MSISDN).

According to another embodiment, it is an advantage if a random telephone number (MSISDN) is allocated automatically.

A further advantage in this context is achieved if the telephone number

(MSISDN) is selected/allocated from a set of telephone numbers.

Furthermore, it is an advantage in this context if, if the mobile equipment tries to set up a call with an unregistered identity module, the call is forwarded to a call centre.

A further advantage in this context is achieved if the control system is in the form of a Dynamic Number Allocation (DNA) system.

Furthermore, it is an advantage in this context if the identity module is in the form of a SIM card.

The above mentioned problems are solved with a method for provisioning of a subscription for a mobile equipment of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network according to Claim 1 1 . The method is performed with the aid of a system. The method comprises the steps:

- with the aid of an identity module for the mobile equipment, to store a temporary identity number (tIN);

- with the aid of a temporary Home Location Register (tHLR), comprised in the system, to store the temporary identity number (tIN);

- with the aid of a control system, comprised in the system, each time the temporary identity number (tIN) is used in order to attach to the temporary Home Location Register, to check if the identity module is registered;

- if the identity module is not registered, with the aid of the control system, to send a message to the mobile equipment, the message stating that the identity module has to be registered, and comprising a tracking number to be used with the registration;

- with the aid of a registration means, comprised in the system, to register, with the aid of the tracking number, the subscriber to the identity module, keeping the subscription anonymous for all but the operator;

- with the aid of the control system, to allocate a telephone number (MSISDN), and to activate the subscription; - with the aid of the control system, to change the temporary identity number (tIN) to an identity number (IN), which is stored on the identity module; and

- with the aid of a Home Location Register (HLR), comprised in the system, to store the identity number (IN), and the telephone number (MSISDN) as a record.

An advantage with the method according to the present invention is that it is possible to distribute identity modules without allocating resources in the cellular network using the model of a DNA system. The actual allocation is only done whenever the identity module has been registered to a subscriber using proper credentials, such as an identity card.

Another advantage with the method according to the present invention is that the use of tracking number when performing the registration makes it possible for the subscriber to still keep his/her MSISDN anonymous for the shop where he/she performs the actual registration.

A further advantage in this context is achieved if the method also comprises the steps:

- with the aid of the temporary Home Location Register, to recognize the use of the temporary identity number (tIN);

- and to send a trigger to the control system; and

- with the aid of the control system, to perform the check.

Furthermore, it is an advantage in this context if the system comprises several registration means, and if the method also comprises the steps:

- to determine the location of the mobile equipment; and

- with the aid of the control system, and based on the location of the mobile equipment, to inform about the nearest registration means to the mobile

equipment by sending a message.

A further advantage in this context is achieved if the control system only sends one message to the mobile equipment.

Furthermore, it is an advantage in this context if the method also comprises the step:

- with the aid of a selecting means, comprised in the mobile equipment, to select a telephone number (MSISDN).

According to another embodiment, it is an advantage if the method comprises the step:

- to automatically allocate a random telephone number (MSISDN). Furthermore, it is an advantage in this context if the telephone number (MSISDN) is selected/allocated from a set of telephone numbers.

A further advantage in this context is achieved if the method also comprises the step:

- if the mobile equipment tries to set up a call with an unregistered identity module, to forward the call to a call centre.

The above mentioned problems are also solved with at least one computer program product according to Claim 19. The at least one computer program product is/are directly loadable into the internal memory of at least one digital computer, and comprises non-transitory software code portions for performing the steps of the method according to the present invention when the at least one product is/are run on the at least one computer.

An advantage with this computer program product according to the present invention is that it is possible to distribute identity modules without allocating resources in the cellular network using the model of a DNA system. The actual allocation is only done whenever the identity module has been registered to a subscriber using proper credentials, such as an identity card.

Another advantage with this computer program product according to the present invention is that the use of tracking number when performing the registration makes it possible for the subscriber to still keep his/her MSISDN anonymous for the shop where he/she performs the actual registration.

It will be noted that the term "comprises/comprising" as used in this description is intended to denote the presence of a given characteristic, step or component, without excluding the presence of one or more other characteristic, features, integers, steps, components or groups thereof.

Embodiments of the invention will now be described with a reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Brief description of the drawings

Fig. 1 is a block diagram of a system operable to provision for a

subscription for a mobile equipment of a subscriber in a mobile wireless

communications network according to the present invention; Fig. 2 is a flow chart of a method for provisioning of a subscription for a mobile equipment of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network according to the present invention; and

Fig. 3 schematically shows a number of computer program products according to the present invention.

Detailed description of the preferred embodiments

In fig. 1 there is disclosed a block diagram of the system 10 according to the present invention. The system 10 is operable to provision for a subscription for a mobile equipment 12 of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network 14. As is apparent in fig. 1 , the mobile equipment 12 is comprised in the system 10. The system 10 also comprises an identity module 16 for the mobile equipment 12. For the sake of simplicity it is only disclosed one mobile equipment 12 and one identity module 16 in fig. 1. It is pointed out that the system 10 in principle can comprise a lot of mobile equipments 12, each with an identity module 16. The identity module 16 is operable to store a temporary identity number (tIN). Furthermore, the system 10 also comprises a temporary Home Location Register (tHLR) 18, which is operable to store the temporary identity number (tIN). As also is apparent in fig. 1 , the system 10 comprises a control system 20 operable to, each time the temporary identity number (tIN) is used in order to attach to the temporary Home Location Register 18, check if the identity module 16 is registered. If the identity module 16 is not registered, the control system 20 is operable to send a message to the mobile equipment 12, the message stating that the identity module 16 has to be registered, and comprising a tracking number to be used with the registration. Furthermore, the system 10 also comprises a registration means 22 operable to register, with the aid of the tracking number, the subscriber to the identity module 16, keeping the subscription anonymous for all but the operator. Then the control system 20 is operable to allocate a telephone number (MSISDN), and to activate the subscription. Thereafter, the control system 20 is operable to change the temporary identity number (tIN) to an identity number (IN), which is stored in the identity module 16. The system 10 also comprises a Home Location Register (HLR) 24 operable to store the identity number (IN), and the telephone number (MSISDN) as a record. According to another embodiment, when the temporary Home Location Register 18 recognizes the use of the temporary identity number (tIN), the temporary Home Location Register 18 is operable to send a trigger to the control system 20, which in turn is operable to perform the check.

According to yet another embodiment, the system 10 comprises several registration means 22-i , 22_n, wherein n is an integer. Based on the location of the mobile equipment 12, the control system 20 is operable to inform about the nearest registration means 22, to the mobile equipment 12 by sending a message. This embodiment is illustrated in fig. 1 with three registration means 22-i - 22₃, wherein two of them are disclosed with broken lines because they are optional.

According to another alternative, the control system 20 is operable to send only one message to the mobile equipment 12.

Furthermore, the mobile equipment 12 can also comprise a selecting means 26 operable to select a telephone number (MSISDN). The selecting means 26 is disclosed with a broken line in fig. 1 , because it is optional.

According to another embodiment, a random telephone number (MSISDN) is allocated automatically.

According to yet another embodiment, the telephone number (MSISDN) is selected/allocated from a set of telephone numbers.

According to another alternative, if the mobile equipment 12 tries to set up a call with an unregistered identity module 16, the call is forwarded to a call centre.

According to another embodiment, the control system 20 is in the form of a Dynamic Number Allocation (DNA) system 20.

According to another alternative, the identity module 16 is in the form of a SIM card 16.

In fig. 2 there is disclosed a flow chart of the method for provisioning of a subscription for a mobile equipment 12 of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network 14 according to the present invention. The method is performed with the aid of a system 10 (see fig. 1 ). The method begins at block 50. The method continues, at block 52, with the step: with the aid of an identity module 16 for the mobile equipment 12, to store a temporary identity number (tIN).

Thereafter, the method continues, at block 54, with the step: with the aid of a temporary Home Location Register (tHLR) 18, comprised in the system 10, to store the temporary identity number (tIN). The method continues, at block 56, by asking the question: Is the temporary identity number (tIN) used in order to attach to the temporary Home Location Register 18? If the answer is negative, the method continues with the step according to block 56 again. If, on the other hand, the answer is affirmative, the method continues, at block 58, by asking the question: Is the identity module 16 registered? This check is performed with a control system 20 comprised in the system 10. If the answer is negative, i. e. the identity module 16 is not registered, the method continues, at block 60, with the step: with the aid of the control system 20, to send a message to the mobile equipment 12, which message stating that the identity module 16 has to be registered, and comprising a tracking number to be used with the registration. If, on the other hand, the answer is affirmative, the method continues with the step according to block 64. After block 60, the method continues, at block 62, with the step: with the aid of a registration means 22, comprised in the system 10, to register, with the aid of the tracking number, the subscriber to the identity module 16. This keeps the subscription anonymous for all but the operator, and of course the subscriber. Thereafter, the method continues, at block 64, with the step: with the aid of the control system 20, to allocate a telephone number (MSISDN). The method continues, at block 66, with the step: with the aid of the control system 20, to activate the subscription. Thereafter, the method continues, at block 68, with the step: with the aid of the control system 20, to change the temporary identity number (tIN) to an identity number (IN). The method continues, at block 70, with the step: to store the identity number (IN) on the identity module 16. Thereafter, the method continues, at block 72, with the step: with the aid of a Home Location Register (HLR) 24, comprised in the system 10, to store the identity number (IN), and the telephone number (MSISDN) as a record. The method is completed at block 74.

According to another embodiment, the method also comprises the steps: - with the aid of the temporary Home Location Register 18, to recognize the use of the temporary identity number (tIN);

- and to send a trigger to the control system 20; and

- with the aid of the control system 20, to perform the check.

According to yet another embodiment, the system 10 comprises several registration means 22i, 22_n, and the method also comprises the steps:

- to determine the location of the mobile equipment 12; and - with the aid of the control system 20, and based on the location of the mobile equipment 12, to inform about the nearest registration means 22, to the mobile equipment 12 by sending a message.

According to another alternative, the control system 20 only sends one message to the mobile equipment 12.

Furthermore, according to yet another alternative, the method also comprises the step:

- with the aid of a selecting means 26, comprised in the mobile equipment 12, to select a telephone number (MSISDN).

According to another embodiment, the method also comprises the step:

- to automatically allocate a random telephone number (MSISDN).

According to another alternative, the telephone number (MSISDN) is selected/allocated from a set of telephone numbers.

According to yet another alternative, the method also comprises the steps: - if the mobile equipment 12 tries to set up a call with an unregistered identity module 16; and

- to forward the call to a call centre.

In fig. 3 some computer program products 102-1 , 102_n according to the present invention are schematically shown. In fig. 3, n different digital computers 100-1 , 100_n are shown, wherein n is an integer. In fig. 3, n different computer program products 102-1 , 102_n are shown, here in the form of CD discs. The different computer program products 102-1 , 102_n are directly loadable into the internal memory of the n different computers l OO-i, 100_n. The computer program products 102-1 , 102_n comprises non-transitory software code portions for performing all the steps according to fig. 2, when the product/products is/are run on the computers 100i , ... , 100_n. The computer program products 102i , ... . , 102_n may, for instance, be in the form of diskettes, RAM discs, magnetic tapes, magneto-optical discs, USB memories, data files or some other suitable products.

In below follows a description of the invention implemented in one possible way.

A DNA solution for an operator includes distribution of SIM cards with temporary IMSIs to potential subscribers with the intention that they are to be used for provisioning of new subscribers. Since the SIM cards are configured with temporary IMSIs they are to be treated as non-provisioned, e. g., it is not possible to make outgoing calls, receive incoming calls or make data connections.

The allocation of a MSISDN is done differently depending on the type of DNA system to use. It can be an automatic more or less random MSISDN allocated or the subscriber might be able to select a number from a set of MSISDNs.

At each IMSI attach done to the temporary HLR 18, the DNA system 20 checks if the SIM card 16 (temporary IMSI) is registered. If the SIM card 16 is not registered, a SMS is sent, stating that the SIM card 16 must be registered. The SMS contains a tracking number that is to be used with the registration.

Information about how to proceed with the actual registration is also included in the SMS.

When the registration has been performed, the DNA activation flow can continue where the subscriber finally is given a MSISDN and a real IMSI is written to the SIM card 16.

The invention is not limited to the described embodiments. It will be evident for those skilled in the art that many different modifications are feasible within the scope of the following Claims.

Claims

1. A system (10) operable to provision for a subscription for a mobile equipment (12) of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network (14), characterized in that said system (10) comprises an identity module (16) for said mobile equipment (12), said identity module (16) is operable to store a temporary identity number (tIN), and in that said system (10) also comprises a temporary Home Location Register (tHLR) (18) operable to store said temporary identity number (tIN), a control system (20) comprised in said system (10), and operable to, each time said temporary identity number (tIN) is used in order to attach to said temporary Home Location Register (18), check if said identity module (16) is registered, and if said identity module (16) is not registered, said control system (20) is operable to send a message to said mobile equipment (12), said message stating that said identity module (16) has to be registered, and comprising a tracking number to be used with the registration, and in that said system (10) also comprises a registration means (22) operable to register, with the aid of said tracking number and proper identity credentials for said subscriber, said subscriber to said identity module (16), keeping said subscription anonymous for all but the operator, wherein said control system (20) also is operable to allocate a telephone number (MSISDN), and to activate said subscription, whereby said control system (20) is operable to change said temporary identity number (tIN) to an identity number (IN), which is stored in said identity module (16), and in that system (10) also comprises a Home Location Register (HLR) (24) operable to store said identity number (IN), and said telephone number (MSISDN) as a record.

2. A system (10) operable to provision for a subscription for a mobile equipment (12) of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network (14) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that, when said temporary Home Location Register (18) recognizes the use of said temporary identity number (tIN), said temporary Home Location Register (18) is operable to send a trigger to said control system (20), which in turn is operable to perform said check.

3. A system (10) operable to provision for a subscription for a mobile equipment (12) of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network (14) according to Claim 1 , or 2, characterized in that said system (10) comprises several registration means (22-i , 22_n), and in that, based on the location of said mobile equipment (12), said control system (20) is operable to inform about the nearest registration means (22,) to said mobile equipment (12) by sending a message.

4. A system (10) operable to provision for a subscription for a mobile equipment (12) of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network (14) according to Claim 3, characterized in that said control system (20) is operable to send only one message to said mobile equipment (12).

5. A system (10) operable to provision for a subscription for a mobile equipment (12) of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network (14) according to any one of Claims 1 -4, characterized in that said mobile equipment (12) also comprises a selecting means (26) operable to select a telephone number (MSISDN).

6. A system (10) operable to provision for a subscription for a mobile equipment (12) of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network (14) according to any one of Claims 1 -4, characterized in that a random telephone number (MSISDN) is allocated automatically.

7. A system (10) operable to provision for a subscription for a mobile equipment (12) of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network (14) according to Claim 5, or 6, characterized in that said telephone number

(MSISDN) is selected/allocated from a set of telephone numbers.

8. A system (10) operable to provision for a subscription for a mobile equipment (12) of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communication network (14) according to any one of Claims 1 -7, characterized in that, if said mobile

equipment (12) tries to set up a call with an unregistered identity module (16), said call is forwarded to a call centre.

9. A system (10) operable to provision for a subscription for a mobile equipment (12) of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network (14) according to any one of Claims 1 -8, characterized in that said control system (20) is in the form of a Dynamic Number Allocation (DNA) system (20).

10. A system (10) operable to provision for a subscription for a mobile equipment (12) of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network (14) according to any one of Claims 1 -9, characterized in that said identity module (16) is in the form of a SIM card (16).

1 1 . A method for provisioning, with the aid of a system (10), of a subscription for a mobile equipment (12) of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network (14), said method comprises the steps:

- with the aid of an identity module (16) for said mobile equipment (12), to store a temporary identity number (tIN);

- with the aid of a temporary Home Location Register (tHLR) (18), comprised in said system (10), to store said temporary identity number (tIN);

- with the aid of a control system (20), comprised in said system (10), each time said temporary identity number (tIN) is used in order to attach to said temporary Home Location Register (18), to check if said identity module (16) is registered;

- if said identity module (16) is not registered, with the aid of said control system (20), to send a message to said mobile equipment (12), said message stating that said identity module (16) has to be registered, and comprising a tracking number to be used with the registration;

- with the aid of a registration means (22), comprised in said system (10), to register, with the aid of said tracking number and proper identity credentials for said subscriber, said subscriber to said identity module (16), keeping said subscription anonymous for all but the operator;

- with the aid of said control system (20), to allocate a telephone number

(MSISDN), and to activate said subscription;

- with the aid of said control system (20), to change said temporary identity number (tIN) to an identity number (IN), which is stored on said identity module (16); and - with the aid of a Home Location Register (HLR) (24), comprised in said system (10), to store said identity number (IN), and said telephone number (MSISDN) as a record.

12. A method for provisioning of a subscription for a mobile equipment (12) of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network (14) according to Claim 1 1 , characterized in that said method also comprises the steps:

- with the aid of said temporary Home Location Register (18), to recognize the use of said temporary identity number (tIN);

- and to send a trigger to said control system (20); and

- with the aid of said control system (20), to perform said check.

13. A method for provisioning of a subscription for a mobile equipment (12) of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network (14) according to Claim 1 1 , or 12, characterized in that said system (10) comprises several registration means (22i , ... , 22_n), and in that said method also comprises the steps:

- to determine the location of said mobile equipment (12); and

- with the aid of said control system (20), and based on the location of said mobile equipment (12), to inform about the nearest registration means (22,) to said mobile equipment (12) by sending a message.

14. A method for provisioning of a subscription for a mobile equipment (12) of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network (14) according to Claim 13, characterized in that said control system (20) only sends one message to said mobile equipment (12).

15. A method for provisioning of a subscription for a mobile equipment (12) of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network (14) according to any one of Claims 1 1 -14, characterized in that said method also comprises the step: - with the aid if a selecting means (26), comprised in said mobile equipment (12), to select a telephone number (MSISDN).

16. A method for provisioning of a subscription for a mobile equipment (12) of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network (14) according to any one of Claims 1 1 -14, characterized in that said method also comprises the step:

- to automatically allocate a random telephone number (MSISDN).

17. A method for provisioning of a subscription for a mobile equipment (12) of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network (14) according to Claim 15, or 16, characterized in that said telephone number (MSISDN) is

selected/allocated from a set of telephone numbers.

18. A method for provisioning of a subscription for a mobile equipment (12) of a subscriber in a mobile wireless communications network (14) according to any one of Claims 1 1 -17, characterized in that said method also comprises the steps:

- if said mobile equipment (12) tries to set up a call with an unregistered identity module (16); and

- to forward said call to a call centre.

19. At least one computer program product (102-1 , 102_n) directly loadable into the internal memory of at least one digital computer (l OO-i, ... , 100_n), comprising non-transitory software code portions for performing the steps of Claim 1 1 when said at least one product (102i, ... , 102_n) is/are run on said at least one computer (100i, 100„).