Place of reproduction:
Hoboken, N.J: Wiley InterScience
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description:
This book provides a complete and comprehensive overview of 3G UMTS charging services. Evolving from offline billing of traditional telecommunications, charging for IP services in mobile networks is challenging; charging convergence is one of the major trends in the telecom industry. Advanced mobile telecommunications incorporates data applications with real-time control and management, and requires a convergent and flexible online charging system. Such convergence is essential to mitigate fraud and credit risks in order to provide more personalized information to users about charges and credi