Over the air handset management

The advance in code division multiple access (CDMA) technology makes it possible for a third generation mobile station (MS) to support applications that require high data rates, capacity and multimedia capabilities. Future MSs are thus devices supporting voice, fax capabilities, data and messaging services. To support high quality services and improve the satisfaction of the users, over the air management of parameters and software resources in a mobile station would be useful. There exist several standards for remote management of networks and devices in a fixed network. This paper briefly explains methods for over the air handset management (OTAHM) and related standardization activities. This includes handset provisioning, parameter administration, software downloading, etc.