Abstract: A system is provided for connecting collect calls. A collect call number for the collect call is received. A blocking status of the collect call number is determined. The collect call number is dialed. A call recipient is prompted to accept the collect call and to select a billing option according to the blocking status. The collect call is connected based on the selected billing option.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 23, 2005
Date of Patent:
August 7, 2012
Assignee:
AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
Inventors:
Michael P. Link, Kenneth A. Skupien, Pepper Mulherin