METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SERVICE AWARE CHARGING AND CONTROL IN A COMMUNICATION NETWORK

摘要

A method and service aware charging controller for enabling service aware charging of access to a data service in a communication network. A request for a first data service is received and a first property of the request for the first data service is determined. Charging of the first data service is initiated using the first property. A request for a second data service is received and a second property of the request for the second data service is determined. It is further determined that the second data service is to be charged as a subordinate service of the first data service due to fulfillment of a condition based on the first and second property. Charging of the second data service as a subordinate service of the first data service is initiated.