One preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a system and
method for supplying third party announcements to a receiving party
having a device coupled to the Internet. One embodiment of the present
invention includes a method and system for providing Internet caller-ID
service, wherein third party content is placed in the Internet caller-ID
messages. In return, the receiving party and/or calling party receives
consideration from the third party. Other methods and systems are also
provided.