Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A network analysis system and method is disclosed. In one embodiment, the invention includes a method for analyzing a network having a plurality of network links. The method includes determining network subscriber usage associated with each link. A subscriber business value associated with each link is determined. A link business value associated with each link is determined using the network subscriber usage and the subscriber business value.

Abstract: A network usage analysis system includes a data collector that is coupled to a network. The network has a first and a second network service provider and the first network service provider has a selected subscriber. The data collector collects usage data corresponding to a usage metric for the selected subscriber, an amount of data transferred for the selected subscriber, and a quality of service delivered for the selected subscriber. The system also includes a system server coupled to the data collector. The system server receives the usage data from the data collector and also receives pricing plan information for the first and second network service providers. The system server analyzes the pricing plan of the first network service provider based on the usage data collected and on the pricing plans of the first and second network service providers to determine the likelihood of customer churn.

Abstract: A network usage analysis system includes a data collector that is coupled to a network. The network has a first and a second network service provider and the first network service provider has a plurality of subscribers. The data collector collects usage data corresponding to a usage metric for the subscribers, an amount of data transferred for the subscribers, and a quality of service delivered for the subscribers. The system also includes a system server coupled to the data collector. The system server receives the usage data from the data collector and also receives pricing plan information for the first and second network service providers. The system server analyzes the pricing plan of the first network service provider based on the usage data collected and on the pricing plans of the first and second network service providers.

Abstract: A network usage analysis system includes a data collector that is coupled to a network comprising a plurality of links over at least one selected geographic area. The data collector collects usage data corresponding to a level of use of the plurality of links, the cost of maintaining the plurality of links in the selected geographic area, and corresponding to the revenue generated from subscribers using the network in the selected geographic area. The system also includes a system server coupled to the data collector. The system server receives the usage data from the data collector and determines the economic feasibility for maintaining the network in the selected geographic area based on the subscriber usage data.