METHOD OF USING CARRIER INFORMATION FOR ENHANCED CALL DATA PROCESSING BY A TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDER

摘要

Disclosed is a capability for differentiated in-network or off-network call treatment (e.g., different call features or services) on a per-call basis us ing the value of the carrier identification code (CIC) passed from an access provider to a second carrier in a call set-up message associated with an incoming call. In additi on, the caller selection information (CSI) parameter may be used in conjunction with theCIC to provide differentiated call treatment. The CI C and CSI parameters together provide information about the call and the caller which can be used for, e.g ., directed marketing activities aimed at non-presubscribed callers using the second car rier's network on a per-call basis.