Wireless communication device and method for making a secure transfer of a communication connection

A wireless communication device comprising:

• a wireless communication interface including one or more transceivers which are adapted for establishing a wireless communication connection;
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• a controller adapted for making a secure transfer of a communication connection from a direct connection with a cellular network to a connection via a wireless local area network, the controller including
• a detection module adapted for detecting the presence of the wireless communication device within the communication coverage area of a wireless local area network,
• an authentication module adapted for establishing the identity of the wireless communication device and the authority of the wireless communication device to communicate via the wireless local area network and initiating a handoff request from the cellular network to the wireless local area network, and
• an association module adapted for establishing a secure connection between the wireless communication device and the cellular network via the wireless local area network and instructing the cellular network to break the direct connection with the cellular network.