System and method for providing location and access network information support in a network environment

An apparatus, comprising:

• a policy and charging rules function (PCRF) element that is coupled to a network element, the PCRF communicating location and access network information for an end user, the network element receiving packets for a communications flow from the end user if the flow is initiated through a wireless network and through a wireline network, wherein the PCRF communicates to an application function that the end user has attached to one of the networks, has been assigned an Internet Protocol (IP) address, and the location information for the end user, and wherein a network address translation (NAT) is performed for at least a portion of the packets associated with the wireless network.

Logic encoded in one or more tangible media for execution and when executed by a processor operable to:

• communicate location and access network information for an end user to a policy and charging rules function (PCRF) element that is coupled to a network element, the network element receiving packets for a communications flow from the end user if the flow is initiated through a wireless network and through a wireline network, wherein the PCRF provides an event notification for the network element, and wherein a network address translation (NAT) is performed for at least a portion of the packets associated with the wireless network.