Abstract: The invention relates to a method for providing a system that is operated by a first party, with position information from a mobile unit provided with a unique identity that belongs to a second party. The first party provides a service that is dependent of the position of the mobile unit, and the second party activates the use of the service. The method comprises the steps to send a signal from the mobile unit via a communication network, when the second party activates the use of the service, to a toll number associated with a certain charge, the signal comprises information regarding the identity of the mobile unit and position indication provided by the communication network, and to debit said charge from an account connected to the mobile unit and said second party. The invention also relates to a mobile unit and a system.

Abstract: A communication independent identification unit (2), provided with a unique identity code (7) and including an activation device (4) and a transmitter (3) arranged to transmit information when the activation device (4) is activated, the information include at least the identity code (7) of the unit (2), the activation type and the final destination of the information. The transmitter (3) is capable of transmitting information over short distances to a long distance communication link (5), and is arranged to control the long distance communication link (5) to forward the information to its final destination. The unit (2) may further include a GPS receiver.