Allot: Use-Cases Implemented by Mobile Operators

     

A recent document from Allot Communications lists "5 specific use cases that have been implemented in the networks of our mobile customers".

The document is available at Allot's resource center (subscription required) and provides some insight to what is actually implemented by operators. This may be compared to the recent Openet-Cisco presentation "The Business Case for Policy and Charging Controls" (here).

Allot's 5 use-cases are (the PCRF vendor name is not mentioned):

1. Fair Use for all subscribers - assure network resources availability for all subscribers by preventing overall bandwidth throttling by few specific subscribers
    
2. Cell Backhaul overload - Bandwidth control per cell
     
3. Safe and low-cost web access for students - Time/Volume based service packages
     
4. Shifting usage to non peak hours - Based on “Happy Hour” concept
     
5. Avoiding Bill Shock (roaming) - Self - controlled data usage for roaming subscribers

Related posts: 

• Cisco/Openet Presentation - "The Business Case for Policy and Charging Controls" - here.  
• Bill Shock Prevention - Vendor Offering Review  - here