Concept for enabling access to a network using local wireless network

Abstract

A mobile communication network for providing access to a fixed network for access terminals within a geographical area is disclosed. A public mobile network contains a base station connected to a fixed network and is capable of communicating with the access terminals using a communication protocol within a part of the geographical area. A local wireless network is present within another part of the geographical area, wherein the base station is not capable of communicating with the access terminals. The local wireless network is connected to a fixed network via a network access devices. The local wireless network comprises at least one local wireless access point for communicating with the access terminal using the communication protocol. The local wireless network is arranged to send a message to an access terminal in the vicinity of the local wireless network containing an offer relating to call charges.

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