Abstract: The conventional method of operating a vending machine is supplemented by providing a connection that is not established via a mobile radio network and the switching centers and control devices connected therewith. An additional, direct connection between the mobile terminal (i.e., the consumer/subscriber) and the vending machine is provided. The connection can for example be established via Bluetooth or IrDa standard.

Abstract: A system and method for accessing protected datasets or other resources in an IP network or on a content server using a mobile radio terminal over a mobile radio network, where in response to an access attempt, an authorization list stored in an authentication database is accessed in order to perform an authorization check on the basis of an identifier, particularly of the call number, over an intelligent network linked to the mobile radio network, and access is enabled or blocked on the basis of the result of the check.