Patent ID: 9215333
Filing Date: 2015-12-15
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
1. A method for charging of calls in a communication network, the method comprising: receiving subscription information pertaining to a discretionary charging feature, for a call between a first user corresponding to the calling party and a second user corresponding to the called party, wherein the first user is subscribed to a first telecom operator and the second user is subscribed to one of the first telecom operator and a second telecom operator; ascertaining whether the second user is subscribed to the discretionary charging feature based on the receiving; and via a call charging module, applying discretionary charging for determining call charges for the first user, based on the ascertaining; wherein the applying discretionary charging comprises re-evaluating an initially reserved charge of the first user based on the discretionary charging feature; wherein the discretionary charging feature indicator is at least a partially free calling for the first user, and wherein the partially free calling for the first user specifies refunding a portion of calling charge to the first user for the duration of the call.