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Charging communication networks : from theory to practice /

This book proposes that usage-based charging schemes are essential to generate the incentives necessary for efficient operation of multiservice networks. The rapid development of network technology is enabling sophisticated new services and applications which demand new charging models. The same tec...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Songhurst, D. J.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Amsterdam ; New York : Elsevier, 1999.
Edition:1st ed.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction.
  • 1. Charging in communication networks.
  • 2. The abc scheme.
  • 3. Design and implementation concepts.
  • 4. The CA & dollar;hMAN charging and accounting system.
  • 5. Agents.
  • 6. Open issues.
  • S
  • A. Pricing for guaranteed services.
  • B. Pricing for elastic services.
  • C. CA & dollar;hMAN participants.
  • Glossary.
  • Bibliography.
  • Index.