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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 14, 2016
Filed:
Aug. 06, 2010
Stuart Cassell, Marietta, GA (US);
Leah P'simer, Dunwoody, GA (US);
Stuart Cassell, Marietta, GA (US);
Leah P'Simer, Dunwoody, GA (US);
COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Atlanta, GA (US);
Abstract
A temporary Internet bandwidth increase is provided. A speed preview interface is presented for obtaining a request for an Internet bandwidth increase from a customer. The eligibility of the customer for the requested increase of the Internet bandwidth is verified. The increase of Internet bandwidth for the customer is provisioned for a predetermined period of time based on the verification of eligibility of the customer. The predetermined period of time may be a temporary fixed period of time or a period of time based on billing status. When the predetermined period of time is a temporary fixed period of time, the increase in Internet bandwidth is terminated after lapse of the temporary fixed period of time.