Patent ID: 8688551

Claim:
An apparatus comprising: at least one processor; memory storing a program of instructions; wherein the memory storing the program of instructions is configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to at least: provide, in response to a request for charging control information for a service running on a communication connection, first charging control information including an indication indicating that the first charging control information is preliminary and instructing recalculation of an applicable charge when a further indication is provided, wherein the further indication is specific to the service, receive a service information regarding the service running on the communication connection, and adjust charging control information in accordance with the service information received, and provide second charging control information, wherein the second charging control information includes the further indication, and wherein the further indication indicates that the second charging control information is valid beginning at provision of the first charging control information, with validity continuing at least until the provision of the second charging control information.