Device having a SIM card combined with a wireless service card and method of use thereof

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9877191
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14882877

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A process for authorizing wireless service includes providing a generally rectangular flat form factor card having a first surface and opposing second surface, providing at least one removable subscriber identity module (SIM) card arranged in the generally rectangular flat form factor card defined by the first surface, where the at least one removable subscriber identity module is releasably attached to the first surface of the generally rectangular flat form factor by respective breaking tabs. The process further includes providing an activation code arranged on the first surface, the activation code is associated with the at least one SIM card, wherein the activation code is configured to authorize wireless service associated with the at least one SIM card when provided to a wireless service provider, and provisioning wireless service to a wireless device from a wireless network. An activation card is also disclosed.

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TRACFONE WIRELESS INC9700 N W 112TH AVENUE MIAMI FL 33178

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Martinez, Alma Miami, US 5 17

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