A SYSTEM FOR RECHARGING A PREPAID VALUE IN RESPECT OF A TELEPHONE CONNECTION

摘要

A system for recharging a prepaid value in respect of a telephone connection with various communication service providers via a communication network comprises a number of terminals for recharging a prepaid value, a central processing unit and a number of service units. The terminals are capable of setting up a connection with the central processing unit via the communication network. Each terminal is capable of delivering to the central processing unit a payment message including a recharge of the prepaid value, a telephone number in respect of which the recharge is requested, and possibly a service provider code. The central processing unit selects the service unit of the associated communication service provider on the basis of the telephone number included in the payment message or the service provider code, and informs the selected service unit of the recharge of the prepaid value.