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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 01, 2007
Filed:
Feb. 13, 2006
James Bacon, Norcross, GA (US);
Elizabeth A. Mark, Atlanta, GA (US);
James Bacon, Norcross, GA (US);
Elizabeth A. Mark, Atlanta, GA (US);
BellSouth Intellectual Property Management, Wilmington, DE (US);
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for establishing a fixed wireless telephone service. A fixed wireless device includes a wireless device for establishing wireless connections to a wireless communications network that interfaces with a public switched telephone network. The fixed wireless device includes a connection that provides telephone service for an ordinary POTS-based telephone, handset, computer, or other communication device. Various techniques are provided for monitoring during use and/or verifying prior to use whether the fixed wireless device remains in an intended fixed location.