Uicc encapsulated in printed circuit board of wireless terminal

A set of printed circuit assemblies of a wireless terminal, the wireless terminal utilizing a UICC, the set of printed circuit assemblies comprising:

• a.) a first circuit board comprising a UICC disposed on a first surface thereof;
• b.) a second circuit board comprising a mating surface configured for mating interconnection with the first surface of the first circuit board, the first surface and the mating surface comprising aligning contacts for facilitating interconnection of the first circuit board with the second circuit board;
• c.) a cavity formed on one or both of the first circuit board and the second circuit board, the cavity configured to physically accommodate the UICC, thereby facilitating close contact of the first surface and the mating surface for permanent interconnection;
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• d.) one or more additional components integral to functionality of the wireless terminal, the one or more additional components disposed on one or both of the first circuit board and the second circuit board.