Hybrid network based metering server for a shared service and tracking client for wireless services

摘要

A process of modifying a usage allotment of a shared subscription in a third party wireless network includes implementing a metering system in a network separate from the third party wireless network and activating a plurality of wireless devices associated with the shared subscription in response to identification of each of the plurality of wireless devices and confirmation of use of a respective tracking system that tracks a respective usage allotment for each of the plurality of wireless devices on the metering system. In addition, the process includes receiving a change request to reallocate the respective usage allotment for at least two of the plurality of wireless devices and forwarding modification instructions to the at least two wireless devices. Furthermore, the process includes requesting confirmations from the at least two wireless devices that the modification instructions have been received and modifying the respective usage allotments for the at least two wireless devices in response to receiving confirmation from the at least two wireless devices.