Methods, systems, and products for providing communications services amongst multiple providers
US7464179B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/0805
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for providing communications services. One method receives a request for communications service. The request for communications service originates from a client communications device associated with a user and requests communications service from a service provider. An availability of at least one of i) a communications network operated by the service provider and ii) another communications network operated by another service provider is dynamically assessed in real-time. A best-value scenario of segmentation, dispersion, assemblage, and routing of electronic data is assessed to fulfill the request. The best-value scenario maximizes profitability for the service provider. The communications service is provided to fulfill the request according to the best-value scenario.
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