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Telephone calls, data and other multimedia information is routed through a hybrid network which includes transfer of information across the internet utilizing telephony routing information and internet protocol address information. A media order entry captures complete user profile information for a

Telephone calls, data and other multimedia information is routed through a hybrid network which includes transfer of information across the internet utilizing telephony routing information and internet protocol address information. A media order entry captures complete user profile information for a user. This profile information is utilized by the system throughout the media experience for routing, billing, monitoring, reporting and other media control functions. Users can manage more aspects of a network than previously possible, and control network activities from a central site. Calling card access is provided for users and supports typical calls as well as media transfers over the hybrid network including over the internet.

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[ What is claimed is:] [19.] An apparatus for routing media transmissions from a first telephony capable device to a second telephony capable device on a hybrid network which includes a switched network, a packet switched network, a directory of internet protocol addresses for the packet switched ne

[ What is claimed is:] [19.] An apparatus for routing media transmissions from a first telephony capable device to a second telephony capable device on a hybrid network which includes a switched network, a packet switched network, a directory of internet protocol addresses for the packet switched network and an authenticating mechanism, the apparatus comprising:(a) a processor with control software sends an access number of a calling plan from the first telephony capable device;(b) a processor with control software that sends an authorization number associated with the calling plan from the first telephony capable device;(c) a processor with control software that receives the authorization number from the first telephony device;(d) a processor with control software that determines if the authorization number is authorized to complete the media transmission by engaging the authenticating mechanism;(e) a processor with control software that sends an identification number of the second telephony capable device;(f) a processor with control software that receives the identification number from the first telephony device;(g) a processor with control software that identifies a route for the media transmission by accessing the directory and translating the identification number into an internet protocol address associated with the second telephony capable device; and(h) a processor with control software that completes the media transmission to the second telephony capable device through the hybrid network.