A method for remote administration of at least one smart card via a
communication network is described. The method includes the steps of
associating the at least one smart card with a remote administrator by
storing administrator identification information of the remote
administrator in the at least one smart card, inserting the at least one
smart card in at least one user unit, employing the administrator
identification information stored in the at least one smart card to
identify the remote administrator associated with the at least one smart
card, and establishing communication between the at least one smart card
and the remote administrator via the communication network in accordance
with the administrator identification information.Related apparatus and
methods are also described.