Systems and methods for a carrier-independent calling-party-pays system
US7236768B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2215/68
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are systems and methods for providing a carrier-independent calling-party-pays system. In one embodiment, upon having a call routed to a mobile switching center from a calling party, the mobile switching center determines if the called party is a calling-party-pays (CPP) customer. Depending on whether the called party is a CPP customer or not, the mobile switching center may bill only the calling party, or both the calling party and the called party.
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