METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING ADVANCED CALL SERVICES

摘要

Advanced call services are provided to conventional wire line and mobile phones through the use of application services accessed via media gateways that terminate local telephone calls from the wire line and mobile phones. Among the services provided are the ability to reach Internet-based hosts for retrieval of content stored thereon. Further, outbound messaging via email, SMS and/or voicemail may be provided. In one particular example, calls to remote parties may be placed and connected without incurring long distance charges. Some or all of these services may be facilitated through the use of prepaid calling plans.