Method for providing a system with position information from a mobile unit

A method for providing a system that is operated by a first party, with position information from a mobile unit provided with a unique identity and belonging to a second party, the first party providing a service that is dependent of the position of the mobile unit, the second party activating the use of the service, the method comprising the steps of:

• sending a signal from the mobile unit via a cellular communication network, when the second party activates the use of the service, to a toll number associated with a certain charge, the signal comprising information regarding the identity of the mobile unit and position indication provided by the cellular communication network depending on which cell the mobile unit is present in, each cell within the cellular communication network defining a geographic area;
• and
• debiting said charge from an account connected to the mobile unit and said second party.

A mobile unit for providing a system, operated by a first party, with position information, said mobile unit provided with a unique identity of a second party, the first party providing a service that is dependent of the position of the mobile unit, the second party activating the use of the service, the mobile unit comprising:

• means for sending a signal via a cellular communication network, when the second party activates the use of the service, to a toll number associated with a certain charge, the signal comprising information regarding the identity of the mobile unit and position indication provided by the cellular communication network depending on which cell the mobile unit is present in, each cell within the cellular communication network defining a geographic area.