Abstract: There is provided a method of delivering media content on a device. A request to stream media content is received at the device. At least a first portion of the requested media content is retrieved from a local media store of the device. The at least a first portion of the requested media content is delivered to a media player of the device for playback. In parallel to the delivery of the at least a first portion of the requested media content, at least a second portion of the requested media content is downloaded from a remote media store to the device. There is also provided a method on a device of protecting media content from unauthorised playback. The method comprises receiving at the device a request to play media content, wherein the requested media content is encrypted. The method further comprises obtaining the encrypted media content.

Abstract: A system and method may include processing of a signaling message, that includes a called number, requesting establishment of a communication session to the called number, determining that the called number is associated with an account comprising a member profile having an active forward-to number, and generating signals for producing an announcement associated with the account. The system and method may further include receiving a response to the announcement, and determining whether the response is associated with the member profile having the active forward-to number.

Abstract: A system and method may include processing of a signaling message, that includes a called number, requesting establishment of a communication session to the called number, determining that the called number is associated with an account comprising a member profile having an active forward-to number, and generating signals for producing an announcement associated with the account. The system and method may further include receiving a response to the announcement, and determining whether the response is associated with the member profile having the active forward-to number.