An Internet system for providing call-back services for a subscriber
includes a web page having a call-back link to a subscription server; a
call-back application operating on the subscription server and adapted
for accepting input from a browsing person linked to the subscription
server by the call-back link; and a call-switching system connected to
and responsive to the call-back application on the subscription server.
In this system the browsing person, upon activating the call-back link,
is linked to the call back application on the subscription server and
prompted for input including a call-back number, and the subscription
server, after accepting the input, directs the call-switching system in
establishing a telephony link between the subscriber and the browsing
person. In some instances the telephony switch is part of a call-center
with connected agents, and agents are assigned to represent selected
subscribers. In this instance call-back connection is made between a
browsing person and an agent. In some embodiments connections can be made
either by conventional telephony links or by Internet telephone. In some
instances as well provision is made for delivery of a full range of
multi-media services from a subscriber to a browsing person.