Dynamic charging for telecommunications services in accordance with the load condition of the network
First Claim
1. A method for setting the charge for using a communication service in a telecommunication network (T), wherein the charge for using the communication service is set dynamically by the network in accordance with at least one criterion of the network and wherein the communication service is used by a subscriber (A) dependent on at least one charge limit preset by the subscriber (A) and on the charges set dynamically for using communication service, characterized in that subscriber (A) is offered a selection of several communication services differently configured for the subscriber (A) in accordance with the charge limit preset by the subscriber (A).
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Abstract
Method and system for setting a charge in a telecommunication network The present invention relates to a method and a system (TZ) for setting a charge for a communication service in a telecommunication network (T). It is proposed to dynamically change the charge in accordance with a presettable criterion. It is further proposed that the traffic load of the telecommunication network T preferably represents such a presettable criterion.
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- 1. A method for setting the charge for using a communication service in a telecommunication network (T), wherein the charge for using the communication service is set dynamically by the network in accordance with at least one criterion of the network and wherein the communication service is used by a subscriber (A) dependent on at least one charge limit preset by the subscriber (A) and on the charges set dynamically for using communication service, characterized in that subscriber (A) is offered a selection of several communication services differently configured for the subscriber (A) in accordance with the charge limit preset by the subscriber (A).
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10. A system (TZ) for setting a charge to a subscriber (A) for using a communication service in a telecommunication network (T), the system comprising means (GM) for having the charge for using the communication service set dynamically by the network in accordance with at least one presetable criterion and means for offering a selection of differently configured communication services, characterized in that means for having the charge for using the communication service set (GM) are constructed in such a way as to offer the selection of communication services configured differently for subscriber in accordance with a charge limit preset by the subscriber (A).
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