System and method for dynamic call routing

摘要

A telecommunications system is disclosed which may include a VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) network having a plurality of network elements; at least one carrier data center; communication links enabling communication between the network elements and the at least one carrier data center, wherein the carrier data center is operable to receive a query describing a communication session active at a given one of the network elements, over one of the communication links, and to generate a routing table in response to the query.

主权项

1. A telecommunications system comprising:
a VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) network having a plurality of network elements; at least one carrier data center; communication links enabling communication between the network elements and the at least one carrier data center, wherein the carrier data center is operable to receive a query describing a communication session active at a given one of the network elements, over one of the communication links, and to cause the generation of a routing table in response to the query, said generation being either at the carrier data center or at the network element; and further wherein the carrier data center comprises: a rate management system operable to determine costs and prices for a plurality of possible routes for the communication session; and a route management system operable to generate, in real time, a routing table for the communication session.