An end user/station can dynamically control the service levels to/from a second user/station (i.e., locally or remotely controlling service levels). The service levels being provided over packet based networks (which may include Internet Protocol (IP) networks). Dynamic control may be provided for either...http://www.google.ca/patents/US6944166?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6944166 - Method for controlling service levels over packet based networks