Abstract: The telecommunications networks of the present invention include a wireless enhanced service platform which is coupled to a home location register database and a prepaid platform. The telecommunications networks of the present invention may also include a mobile switching center for accepting calls from a wireless handset, an interexchange network that carries calls to the prepaid platform, and a local network for terminating calls.

Abstract: A one-number communications service system for a subscriber that allows completion of calls to designated wireless or wireline communications terminals through the use of a single assigned telephone number. The system includes a local wireline switch that is coupleable to a wireline terminal, and a wireless switch that is coupleable to a wireless terminal. A switched telephone network is coupled between the switches to thereby define a combined switching arrangement for directing and completing a call to and from the terminals upon receiving routing instructions. A data signaling network is coupled to the combined switching arrangement for controlling switching operations when the call is made. A database management system is coupled to the data signaling network and accessible to the switches. The database management system includes a telephone number assigned for use by the subscriber and routing instructions assigned to the telephone number for allowing access to the terminals.

Abstract: The telecommunications networks of the present invention include a wireless enhanced service platform which is coupled to a home location register database and a prepaid platform. The telecommunications networks of the present invention may also include a mobile switching center for accepting calls from a wireless handset, an interexchange network that carries calls to the prepaid platform, and a local network for terminating calls.The present invention also includes a method for setting up a call in a telecommunications network comprising sending transaction capabilities application part messages containing prepaid parameters between a wireless enhanced service platform and a prepaid platform. The prepaid parameters are the information needed to process and bill a debit call. The present invention also includes a method for sending transaction capabilities application part messages containing prepaid parameters between a mobile switching center and a prepaid platform.

Abstract: A mobile telephone remote programming system and method includes a mobile telephone that has a subscriber ID module (SIM) which can store control data for voice message actuation and vocoder parameters. The telephone is adapted to receive digital programming information over a radio communication link. The programming information is adapted to modify the contents of the SIM to include updated voice message actuation data and/or vocoder data. The telephone uses the stored data to control voice message actuation and/or vocoder operation.