Method for optimizing traffic over constrained networks

One or more non-transitory computer-readable media storing instructions which, when executed by one or more processors of a first communication device, cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising:

• establishing a connection with an antenna;
• transmitting, to a server via the antenna, a first message that indicates that the first communication device is connected to the antenna;
• receiving, from the server via the antenna, a second message that includes first information that is based on a number of communication devices that are connected to the antenna;
• adjusting a transmission behavior of the first communication device based on the first information included in the second message;
• and
• transmitting, via the antenna and based on the transmission behavior, a third message.

A network device, comprising:

• one or more processors;
• and
• a memory storing executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to:
• connect to a cellular base station;
• transmit, via the cellular base station, a first message to a control device that identifies the cellular base station;
• receive a second message from the control device that indicates a number of network devices that are connected to the cellular base station;
• adjust an operating parameter based on the number of network devices that are connected to the cellular base station;
• and
• in response to an occurrence of a trigger event, transmit, via the cellular base station and based on the operating parameter, a third message to the control device.