Abstract: A method for distribution of media content 103 of a television program 109 comprises following steps: a recording 111 of first data 105 of the media content 103 on a storage medium (112), a first point-to-multipoint distribution 113 of second data 107 of said media content, a reception 115 of the second data 107 of said media content 103 using a first user equipment 117, a transmission of a demand 119 for a special service from the first user equipment 117 to a service control means 121, a detection of a load status of at least one network element 127, an execution of a load control action by the service control means 121 appropriate for changing the load of the at least one network element 127 in dependence on the detected load status, and a provision of the special service, wherein the at least one network element 127 is employed for providing the special service.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method for negotiating bearer properties in a communication network providing a plurality of Media Gateway Controllers and a plurality of Media Gateways, in which bearer properties are maintained, and maintaining reference lists in the Media Gateway Controllers, the reference list comprising influenceable bearer properties is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a system which provides a routine for converting the formats of an IP address at a central location in the system. In this way, the conversion of formats is introduced as a standard for all IP-based applications programs. The system component is formed by a specially adapted operating system, an extended compiler or by a specific hardware microprocessor.