The present invention provides for an activity log which may include user proactive
billing management for use in a broadband communications system that guarantees
voice, data and video communication reliability and security to users for an integrated
telephone, television and data network. The activity log and user proactive billing
management may log incoming calls directory numbers (DNs) and outgoing call DNs
in a database that may be provided at a central system location, such as the IP
Central Station or at the system subscriber's customer premises equipment. The
activity log may also log incoming and outgoing email interactive sessions (e.g.,
instant message (IM) email) and log multimedia video and audio calls. According
to a variation of the invention, the user may access the activity log(s) and identify
any communication the cost of which should be billed to a different party. The
activity log may also be sorted based on user preferences and set to direct calls
to low cost alternatives.
