The invention provides a method for replenishing call-use authorization to
a mobile vehicle. A call-use authorization request is received from a
user. User credit availability information is determined. A replenishment
amount request is received from the user. Call-use authorization data is
updated based on the credit availability information and the
replenishment amount request. The updated call-use authorization data is
sent to an in-vehicle communication device by using a dual-tone multiple
frequency protocol.