Abstract: The invention relates to a telephone call routing system including means for associating calling numbers with geographical areas and means for associating geographical areas with destination numbers. The invention is characterised in that the calling numbers are associated with geographical areas using statistical methods with a certain minimum reliability threshold. The invention is suitable for use in the field of value-added telecommunications services, call routing and network intelligence.

Abstract: The invention relates to a payment system for services provided by means of a telephone call, which uses payment means that differ from those associated with the call charge imposed by the telecommunications operator. The invention comprises means for validating the user's payment means and means for fixing rates and charging for the service. The invention is suitable for use in the field of added-value telecommunications services, premium rate services and network intelligence services. The invention is characterised in that the charge is collected from the user's payment means in real time according to the use of the service.