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Operations method for providing wireless communication services and network and system for delivering same

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  • US 6,959,183 B2
  • Filed: 01/30/2001
  • Issued: 10/25/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/20/2000
  • Status: Expired
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1. A method of rendering wireless communications services by a provider to one or more subscribers in return for payment of a charge, comprising:

  • determining a flat rate charge for the services;

    tracking the services by an account uniquely correspondent to a cellular wireless device on which the services are provided;

    determining a period of time within which the flat rate for the wireless device charge shall apply;

    determining a charge to the account based upon the flat rate for the period of time;

    providing by the provider of unlimited access to the wireless communications services solely from within a limited geographic region that approximates at least one municipal region in exchange for the charge to the account; and

    receiving payment of the charge substantially before the wireless communications services are rendered to the subscriber.

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