Methods, systems, and products for purchasing pre-paid services

Details Methods, systems, and products for purchasing pre-paid services Methods, systems, and products for purchasing pre-paid services

2011-06-21

2011-06-21

Tieu, Binh K (Department: 2614)

Telephonic communications

With usage measurement

Call charge metering or monitoring

C379S121010, C455S406000, C455S408000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07965827

ABSTRACT:
Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for purchasing prepaid services. A request to purchase a prepaid service is received. The request includes a service number that uniquely identifies the prepaid service and a device number that uniquely identifies a requesting device. The service number and the device number are communicated for activation, and a verification message is received indicating the prepaid service has been successfully activated.

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