Differential online charging for text messages based on network type

摘要

Systems and methods are disclosed for performing online charging for text messages. One embodiment comprises a system that handles a Mobile Originated (MO) text message. The system receives a send request for the MO text message, and generates an online credit request for the MO text message. The system determines a type of originating network for the MO text message, and inserts an indicator of the originating network type in the online credit request. The system may also determine a type of terminating network for the MO text message, and insert an indicator of the terminating network type in the online credit request. The system then transmits the online credit request to an online charging system to charge for the MO text message.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
a message center for text messaging that is coupled to a plurality of mobile networks which comprise different technology networks, wherein the message center includes:
an interface operable to receive a send request for a Mobile Originated (MO) text message from an originating mobile network; anda controller operable to generate an online credit request for the MO text message, to determine a technology network type for the originating mobile network where the MO text message originated, and to insert an indicator of the technology network type for the originating mobile network in the online credit request;the interface is further operable to transmit the online credit request to an online charging system.