Patent ID: 7725097
Filing Date: 2010-05-25
Classification: H04M,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: receiving at a communications network charging entity a charging identity identifying a connection initiated by a communication terminal, the connection being supported by a first connection support entity and a second connection support entity; receiving at the communications network charging entity a first charging message from the first connection support entity, the first charging message specifying a first tariff and including the charging identity; receiving at the communications network charging entity a second charging message from the second connection support entity, the second charging message specifying a second tariff and including the charging identity; storing in the communications network charging entity the first tariff and the second tariff; the communications network charging entity performing the steps of dividing a total estimate charge into at least two portions and comparing one of those portions to a first account and the second of those portions to a second account.