METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTENT DELIVERY TO A MOBILE DEVICE

摘要

Methods and apparatus for content delivery to a mobile device. A method is provided for receiving content in a wireless data network. The method includes starting a content download over a first connection that supports a first data rate, wherein the content has a selected quality level. The method also includes establishing a second connection that supports a second data rate, and determining that the second data rate is lower than the first data rate. The method also includes waiting to establish a third connection that supports a data rate greater than the second data rate, and continuing the content download using the third connection.