Automated Provisioning of radiotelephone handsets at a fulfillment center
and automated quality assurance are disclosed. The provisioning uses a
computer database of specifications for authentication and activation
from multiple handset manufacturing vendors, radiotelephone service
providers, and distributors. A universal interface system is provided to
efficiently access diverse makes and models of handsets. The handsets are
attached to the interface system in accordance with a build request,
checked to see if the attached handset matches the build request, and
automatically provisioned via the interface in accordance with the build
request.