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 restricted 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 tiered access to a global communications network through an access management system, comprising:
providing access to a network authentication portal to any network compatible access device; providing connected devices a default level of privileges based on a user's subscription level or services provided by specific sponsors who have established a business arrangement with the access management system; monitoring activity of the connected devices; managing a connected device's privileges on the global communications network based on the monitored activity and content privileges granted to the connected device, where the privileges define tiers of access service that include the default level of service and at least one subscription level of service.