Method and system for automatic activation of a wireless device

A system for automatic activation of wireless devices comprising:

• an activation unit which receives and processes information said information including data items sent from a fully programmed and non-activated wireless device to determine, using said information, if sufficient information has been received and populated into an activation database record field so as to satisfy an activation criterion necessary for activation of said fully programmed non-activated wireless device in the system, and activates the wireless device based upon satisfaction of said criterion, said activation unit including means for prompting for input of first, second and third data items, said first data item being a non-NAM parameter known to said activation system and for identifying an activation record using said first data item so that said activation record may be populated with said second and third data items, one of said second or third data items being a NAM parameter.

The system of claim, 19 wherein said second data item comprises a Mobile Identification Number.

A method for activating a device in a wireless service subscription system comprising the steps of:

• dialing a number dedicated to connecting the device to the wireless service subscription system,
• sending a non-Number Assignment Module parameter, from a non-activated wireless device to said wireless service subscription system over a wireless channel which, upon receipt by said wireless service subscription system will cause said wireless service subscription system to identify an activation record using said non-Number Assignment Module parameter,
• sending a Number Assignment Module parameter, from said non-activated wireless device to said wireless service subscription system over a wireless channel which, upon receipt by said wireless service subscription system will cause said wireless service subscription system to populate an activation record field and activate said non-activated wireless device based upon said population with said Number Assignment Module parameter.