SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING TOLL-FREE APPLICATION DATA ACCESS

摘要

Toll-free application data network access is disclosed. In one aspect, there is a device for providing data connectivity. The device includes a connection detector configured to receive a data connectivity request from an application installed on the device. The device further includes an authorization transceiver. The authorization transceiver is configured to transmit an authorization request to a service provider associated with the application via a telecommunication connection, the authorization request including an application identifier for the application and an operator identifier for the service provider. The authorization transceiver is further configured to receive an authorization response indicative of operator specific billing for the application from the service provider. The device also includes a connection manager configured to establish data connectivity via the telecommunication connection based on the authorization response.

主权项

1. A device for providing data connectivity, the device comprising:
a connection detector configured to:
receive a data connectivity request from an application installed on the device; andretrieve operator specific billing for the application; an authorization transceiver configured to:
transmit an authorization request for operator specific billing to a service provider associated with the application via a telecommunication connection, the authorization request including an application identifier for the application, an indication for the operator specific billing, and an operator identifier for the service provider; andreceive an authorization response indicative of operator specific billing for the application from the service provider; and a connection manager configured to establish data connectivity via the telecommunication connection based on the authorization response.