A system, method, and computer program product are provided for charging
for network analysis. Initially, network traffic information is collected
utilizing a plurality of agents. Next, the network traffic information is
collected utilizing a plurality of host controllers coupled to the
agents. The network traffic information may then be reported to a user
utilizing a plurality of zone controllers coupled to the host
controllers. In use, a reoccurring fee associated with the reporting may
be determined based on a number of the agents, the host controllers,
and/or the zone controllers.