Method and system for providing long distance service

Details Method and system for providing long distance service Method and system for providing long distance service

2007-08-21

2007-08-21

Taylor, Barry (Department: 2617)

Telephonic communications

With usage measurement

Call charge metering or monitoring

C379S114200, C405S198000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10171313

ABSTRACT:
A system and method of providing long distance service products to users. Post-paid debit calling cards are purchased on-line by a customer or user and the user is billed monthly, along with other service charges. The calling card account, however, is debited as it is used. Since the fee for the account is charged against an existing customer account, fraudulent purchases are reduced. In an embodiment, the purchaser is provided access to a restricted web page on the Internet using a user name and password, where the user name and password are associated with the customer's account. Once accessed, the user is able to purchase “post-paid debit calling cards.” Upon sending a request to purchase such a calling card, the user is provided a toll free number and PIN. Subsequently, the purchase is logged and the fee is added to the customer's monthly bill.

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