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Portable device service payments by multiple means

  • US 20040169073A1
  • Filed: 03/02/2004
  • Published: 09/02/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/28/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. In a communication system providing a communications link between a calling electronic device and a called electronic device via at least one network, the calling electronic device having access to alternative payment provider data, a method for selecting a payment provider to pay for communication services, the method comprising:

  • (a) the calling electronic device communicating the alternative payment provider data to the network via a communications link; and

    (b) based on the alternative payment provider data, the network contacting a plurality of alternative payment providers in order to find one that will accept responsibility for paying for the communication services.

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