Dynamic charging architecture and schemes for 4th generation mobile reconfigurable systems

Current technological advances enable the modification of existing mobile telecommunica-tions business models. In future mobile networks, mobile users will be able to choose from multiple network operators and service providers. This capability requires the extension of the existing charging collection information mechanisms and billing systems to assist the oncoming mass service offering by independent service providers. In the frame of the present PhD thesis an integrated platform, that extends the existing systems to provide for advanced and flexible charging mechanisms and pricing policies, was deployed