System and method for deploying communication services

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8630300
APP PUB NO 20080240124A1
SERIAL NO

11692730

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A system and method for deploying communication services is disclosed. A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a cross-connect system having an Ethernet switch coupled to a central office and coupled to a plurality of buildings by way of a plurality of digital subscriber line (DSL) ports, and a worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) transceiver coupled to a high speed port of the Ethernet switch. The WiMAX transceiver can be used to augment a limited capacity of at least one of the plurality of DSL ports by distributing a portion of services carried by the at least one DSL port to the WiMAX transceiver. Accordingly, the cross-connect system can supply dual-mode communications. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

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  • AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.;AT&T KNOWLEDGE VENTURES, L.P.

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Edmon, Eugene Danville, US 4 9

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