Inventors:
Curtis E. Allen - Colorado Springs CO
Phillip D. Crable - Falcon CO
Shannon S. Smith - Monument CO
Deanna D. Willoughby - Colorado Springs CO
Assignee:
MCI WorldCom, Inc. - Jackson MS
International Classification:
H04M 1500
US Classification:
37911429, 37911428, 37911424
Abstract:
A telecommunications network includes computing intelligence for billing call processing on a per transaction basis. In particular, a customer is charged separately for each usage of a remote computing resource that assists in call processing. The remote computing resource, may be, for example, an intelligent call router located within the telecommunications network or on a customers premises. The transaction billing performed by the present invention results in equitable billing of customers based upon use.