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Charging of network access and services

  • US 20030229595A1
  • Filed: 06/05/2002
  • Published: 12/11/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/05/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of charging a user for network access and/or services, the method comprising the steps of:

  • connecting a user of a wireless terminal to a network provided by a local network operator;

    requesting at least one of a network access or a service by the user of the wireless terminal; and

    providing from the local network operator a payment request to the user of the wireless terminal, the payment request including a selection of available alternatives for network access and/or services with corresponding charging information, and a selection of available payment methods for the network access and/or services with corresponding payment method information enabling the user of the wireless terminal to effect a payment;

    sending payment information in response to the user of the wireless terminal making selections based on the payment request, the payment information including at least one selected alternative from the available alternatives for network access and/or services, and personal payment information of the user of the wireless terminal for effecting a payment corresponding to the at least one selected alternative from the available alternatives for network access and/or services; and

    providing to the user of the wireless terminal in response to a receipt confirming the effected payment the corresponding at least one selected network access and/or service.

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