The present invention is directed to a method and system for altering an
administrator of a multi-way call during the multi-way call connection
and transferring the associated charges from one administrator to
another. After a multi-way call connection is established from the
originating party to many participating parties, the originating party
may be given an opportunity to shift an administrator role to one of the
participating parties. The participating party designated to be a new
administrator may accept or refuse the request from the originating
party. Once the participating party accepts the new administrator role,
the subsequent charges may be transferred to the participating party and
the originating party may be able to continue in or to drop out from the
multi-way call without further responsibility of charges.