Network usage analysis system using revenue from customers in allocating reduced link capacity and method

摘要

A network usage analysis system includes a data collector that is coupled to a network comprising a plurality of links. The data collector collects usage data corresponding to an identification of subscribers using a failed link and corresponding to an identification of a pricing plan to which subscribers using the failed link belong. The system also includes a system server coupled to the data collector. The system server receives the usage data from the data collector receives identification of a link failure, receives pricing plan information identifying amounts paid by subscribers for service, and receives pricing plan information identifying an amount refunded to subscribers for less than full service. The system server calculates revenue generated from each of the subscribers using a failed link and allocates a reduced capacity to the subscribers using the failed link in a manner to maximize revenue.