DENVER, June 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- JCI US (T:
9424) a secure communication provider, today announced the
commercial launch of its USIM Universal Authentication platform
under its Contour Networks brand. USIM is a flexible solution that
enables the creation of customized SIM (Subscriber Identity Module)
cards, simplifying network authentication for LTE/CBRS (Citizens
Broadband Radio Service) environments, simply utilizing the
application downloadable from Google Play App Store.
USIM is designed for businesses deploying and trialing CBRS (the
shared wireless broadband use of the 3550-3700 MHz spectrum band in
the United States) networks. USIM
is also compatible with shared-spectrum networks globally.
Additionally, the product is available for manufacturers and
distributors of CBRS equipment seeking a simple and efficient
solution for network authentication. The flexibility of the
hardware agnostic, multi-profile, programmable SIMs allows testing
of multiple CBRS networks across various manufacturer terminals and
software (EPC) using the same SIM.
A key component to the USIM solution is a programmable SIM card,
available in traditional plastic form factors or a convenient
overlay format that can be applied to a device's existing SIM.
Comprehensive profile customization and design work is simplified
through a user-friendly mobile application. Furthermore,
profiles can be built and managed via the administrative USIM Build
application. Users download and switch between SIM profiles through
the USIM Profile application. Both applications are available
through the Google Play App Store.
"The manner in which the CBRS spectrum has been defined leads
one to assume that all you need is the base station, its software
and a terminal operating much like the current WiFi plug and play
environment. This assumption can lead to major problems for the
user since the LTE environment, serving as the base technology in
the CBRS spectrum, requires all of the complex processes of
authentication and user management that a major MNO (Mobile Network
Operator) currently manages. It is our hope that our Universal SIM
and associated support, will contribute in facilitating extensive
adoption by a broad based user population by assisting the user to
connect, test and manage the complexities associated with the
operation of the base station, software and terminal on the LTE
CBRS Network," says Greg Deickman,
President of JCI US.
USIM is available for purchase online at
www.contournetworks.com.
About JCI US
Japan Communications, Inc. was established in 1996 to fulfill an
objective by Japan's Ministry of
Communications to develop next-generation mobile communication as
the foundation of Japan's economic
growth. Following success as one of the world's first mobile
enablers, in 2006, the company began global expansion in
the United States market under the
brand name Contour Networks. Servicing the critical need for secure
and reliable wireless data services, JCI remains a trusted
technology leader in the global communications space, and along
with subsidiaries JCI US and JCI EU,
has offices in Tokyo, Denver and Dublin. JCI is listed on the First Section of
the Tokyo Stock Exchange (9424.T).
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