a media gateway comprising a plurality of network interface cards , at least one switch matrix , and a server module including at least one unlicensed mobile access module is provided . a method and computer - readable medium for activating an unlicensed mobile access channel for a mobile station in a network is provided . a media gateway receives a request to allocate an unlicensed mobile access termination . the request is received in response to at least one of a discovery registration by the mobile station and a handover request by the mobile station . the mobile station is serviced by at least one of a wireline network and a wireless network interfaced by the media gateway . the media gateway allocates the unlicensed mobile access termination . the termination has an identifier associated therewith . the media gateway receives at least one transmit parameter associated with the mobile station , and completes bearer set - up of the unlicensed mobile access channel according to the at least one transmit parameter .