Data processing system and method for the

(57) [Abstract] For example, to provide a communication network with the agent capabilities such as subscribers can know the traffic congestion, or to be able to identify the most appropriate local communication network. A terminal (122) and a data processing system having a communication network (100). The terminal (122) can communicate with the communication network (100), said network (100) comprises a host platform (124) for receiving the agent (130) associated with said terminal (122), wherein agent (130) is configured to communicate with at least one other agent in said platform (124).