Patent ID: 9219997
Filing Date: 2015-12-22
Classification: H04B,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: assigning, by a subscription management module, a plurality of group identifiers to a device to be activated for a service subscription, each group identifier comprising an identification of a group of devices having an activated subscription to the service, the groups identified by the plurality of group identifiers organized in hierarchical categories, wherein the hierarchical categories correspond to subscription stability indicating the likelihood of renewal of a subscriber to the service; activating, by the subscription management module, the device's service subscription including broadcasting an activation message that includes a unique identifier of the device, the assigned group identifiers, and an active subscription period comprising a period of time during which the device's subscription to the service is to be active; and prior to expiration of the active subscription period, broadcasting a reactivation message comprising at least one of the group identifiers assigned do the device.