Method for switching from a first cellular network to a second cellular network

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8781475
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13832517

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This invention provides a system and a method to automatically switch cellular data communications from 3G to 4G mode wherever reliable 4G cellular connectivity is available, and to collect and report reliable 4G cellular coverage geo-fence polygon information. The invention also provides a system and method to automatically switch cellular data communications between 4G cellular networks provided by different carriers, and 3G cellular networks provided by different carriers.

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UTILITY ASSOCIATES INCDECATUR GA

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Araya, Simon Atlanta, US 24 321
Davis, Ted M Decatur, US 6 99
McKeeman, Robert S St. Pete Beach, US 12 245

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