System and method for network optimization using code blocking

Abstract

A fast and efficient system and method for network management under traffic overload conditions is described. The technique uses an algorithm to automatically generate a close approximation of the optimum working state of a telecommunications network when the actual traffic is found to be greater than network capacity. The algorithm uses traffic blockage measurements obtained from distributed network switches and generates code blocking parameters that can be applied to the distributed network switches to enhance total revenue. The described technique provides additional revenue gains over that obtainable by partially rerouting traffic away from congested network links. The use of the described code blocking technique may be discontinued when the conditions causing the network overload are determined to have disappeared.