METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A NATION-WIDE CELLULAR TELEPHONE NETWORK

摘要

A method and apparatus for a nation-wide cellular telephone network that con trols access to cellular systems is provided in which a cellular system (14) includes a mobile unit (16), transmission towers (18), MTSO (20), and a clearinghouse link (22). The cellular s ystem (14) is linked to a telecommunications platform (24). The telecommunications platform (24) is linked to central hosts (26 and 28). C alls to or form mobile unit (16) are directed through telecommunications platform (24), thereby reducing opportunities for cellular fraud and reducing cellular air usage charges.