Method and system for managing global network access

摘要

An access management system provides tiered access to a global communications network. A default level of access to the global communications network, for example the Internet, is provided free for all users with a compatible communications device, and at least one subscription level of service is provided to users for a fee. Access to the communications network is monitored and restricted based on user content and resource privileges.

主权项

1. A method of providing access to a global communications network, comprising:
providing access to a network authentication portal to any network compatible access device; providing connected devices tiered access to the global communications network, the tiered access including a default level of resource and content restricted access available to connected devices at no cost and at least one registered level that is defined by access privileges based on user subscription type; monitoring activity of the connected devices; restricting a connected device's access to content available on the global communications network based on the monitored activity and the resource and content privileges granted to the connected device, wherein restricting a connected device's access to content includes redirecting the connected device from a requested content provider to a sponsor content provider.