System and method to derive deployment strategies for metropolitan wireless networks using game theory

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This invention presents a system and method for optimizing the deployment of metropolitan wireless networks by leveraging game theory. The approach models network deployment as a strategic game between competing operators, recommending cost-effective and competitive strategies based on available access points, customer demand, deployment costs, and competitor actions. The solution can be executed via computer programs to aid network providers in planning large-scale citywide wireless (such as Wi-Fi) coverage, particularly in scenarios that involve broadband sharing from customer premises.

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• Citywide public Wi-Fi deployment planning for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and telecom operators.
• Optimizing hotspot placement in urban areas to maximize coverage and competitiveness.
• Planning the rollout of broadband-sharing networks in smart cities.
• Supporting virtual network operators (MVNOs) in strategic infrastructure sharing and expansion.
• Analyzing and simulating competition between multiple network providers when deploying new wireless access points or services.

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• Provides data-driven, cost-effective deployment strategies for metropolitan wireless networks.
• Incorporates competitor behavior, leading to more robust and competitive rollout planning.
• Adapts to different market scenarios using both complete-information (zero-sum games) and learning-based (fictitious play) game theory models.
• Can integrate real-world demand and cost data, improving the accuracy of recommendations.
• Reduces the risk of inefficient investment or poor coverage in highly competitive urban broadband markets.
• Supports visualization for better strategic understanding by human planners.
• Modular as a computer program or system, facilitating automated and repeatable strategy development.

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This invention relates to a game theoretic system, method and computer program for recommending a deployment strategy for deploying a wireless network. The network comprises a plurality of broadband connection or access point devices shared among users of the wireless network and a set of deployment locations, wherein each deployment location can be served by a corresponding subset of the broadband connection or access point devices to provide user access to the respective wireless network. The deployment strategy is obtained by solving a game theoretic problem formulation between competitor deployment owners, which are each assumed to select a deployment location for providing user access.