In a mobile communication system, a method and system for obtaining
location-dependent services information by using a mobile station. An
information beacon containing services information pertaining to the
location of the beacon is disposed in an environment. The beacon is
capable of communicating with the mobile station when the mobile station
is located within the operating range of the beacon. The mobile station
includes a services access key which, when selected while the mobile
station is within the operating range of the beacon, will transmit a
query to the beacon requesting location-based services. In response to
the query, location-based services information will be transmitted to the
mobile station.