The present invention discloses a method and system for using logical resources. The method includes: dividing a logical resource pool into at least one private resource pool and at least one shared resource pool, each of which matches one license that includes functions supported by the resource pool and/or capacity of the resource pool; enabling each private resource pool to be privately owned by one operator and each shared resource pool be shared by at least two operators; and using logical resources according to the license information. With the method and system of the present invention, it is easy to determine the apportionment rates of initial network construction costs and later expansion expenses and operators can expand capacity independently.