Abstract: An intelligent network (20) provides an ability for a user (22) to customize the use of intelligent network services in an automated fashion. A service control point (32) controls operation of the intelligent network services and automatically controls how a service switch point (28) or a home location register (74) maintains a database (72) containing trigger detection point criteria that indicates when an intelligent network service should be provided. In a disclosed example, a user can use a telephone (21) or a mobile station (22) for interfacing with the service control point (32) to set up, modify or cancel an intelligent network service.