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Systems and methods for providing network access

  • US 8,774,963 B2
  • Filed: 03/15/2006
  • Issued: 07/08/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • receiving, by a vending machine, a request from a customer to initiate a communication session;

    establishing a first communication link between the vending machine and a device associated with the customer;

    establishing a second communication link between the vending machine and a remote network device, such that a direct communication session is established between the device associated with the customer and the remote network device; and

    receiving payment, from the customer, in exchange for the establishing of the direct communication session between the device associated with the customer and the remote network device.

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