A method and apparatus for establishing additional channels for a call
between multi-task user terminals. A multi-task call (MTC) signaling
module is used to receive requests for the addition or release of
additional channels for a call. Through a signaling network, the module
has access to the switches of a hybrid network for interconnecting edge
switches connectable to MTC terminals. The MTC signaling module controls
establishment or release of the connections between links of the paths
through the hybrid network. Advantageously, an MTC terminal through its
MTC signaling module can control the addition or release of channels
through the hybrid network.