Access network optimization methodology for leased switched and dedicated facilities
First Claim
1. A method of optimizing access network costs for a carrier requiring switched facilities, dedicated facilities and multiplexers at hub locations to form an access network topology comprising at least a first, lower level of facilities and a second, higher level of facilities, the multiplexers for combining a plurality of N first level facilities onto a single second level facility, the method comprising the steps of:
- performing a minimal cost analysis to determine the optimum number of first and second level facilities by;
moving first level facilities from a first hub location to a second hub location;
re-assigning first level facilities from one second level facility to another second level facility at the same hub location; and
adding or disconnecting second level facilities based upon the movement and reassignment of first level facilities.
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Abstract
A methodology for optimizing the cost associated with access charges incurred by network service providers when leasing communications facilities from a local service provider has been developed that incorporates physical reconfiguration of the access network topology as a cost-saving measure, where and when appropriate. The methodology identifies opportunities to reduce access charges by performing the following functions: (1) moving T1 facilities from one hub location to another; (2) moving T1 facilities from one T3 facility to another (at the same hub location) in order to disconnect unneeded T3 facilities; and (3) adding new T3 facilities in order to reduce overall access expenses and/or to provide new capacity for future growth, including adding potential new hub locations. The methodology is appropriate for use with various types of network facilities, T1 and T3 being considered as exemplary only.
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1. A method of optimizing access network costs for a carrier requiring switched facilities, dedicated facilities and multiplexers at hub locations to form an access network topology comprising at least a first, lower level of facilities and a second, higher level of facilities, the multiplexers for combining a plurality of N first level facilities onto a single second level facility, the method comprising the steps of:
performing a minimal cost analysis to determine the optimum number of first and second level facilities by; moving first level facilities from a first hub location to a second hub location; re-assigning first level facilities from one second level facility to another second level facility at the same hub location; and adding or disconnecting second level facilities based upon the movement and reassignment of first level facilities. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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