1. A method, comprising: sending, by a communication system including a processor, an identifier that is associated with the communication system and that is directed to a service provider system via a network; receiving, by the communication system, a verification number from the service provider system based on the identifier; generating, by the communication system, a trial verification number based on a key; and in response to receiving the verification number from the service provider system and determining that the trial verification number is at least similar to the verification number, modifying, by the communication system, information in a storage element of the communication system to facilitate activating the communication system for use on the network.