Carrier Wi-Fi Services
Convergence of Cellular and NGH networks –
ANDSF/ HS2.0 Policy (Guidelines & Trial)
PROJECT LEADERS
Dzung Tran
Vivek Gupta
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Project information
Policy is becoming a key tool for operators to manage networks
and deliver the best experience possible to the customers.
This WBA efforts assess the following dimensions to make the interworking a reality:
• Access Network Discovery
• Selection Policy
• Mobility Policy
• Routing and Flow Policy
• Non-seamless Offload Policy
• Enforcement Preference and Overriding
• User subscription plan awareness
A scope document and respective test plan are used to conduct and end-to-end trial between different players in the ecosystem.
Outcomes / Target Audience
This paper introduces two important standards in networking policy – 3GPP Access Network Discovery and Selection Function (ANDSF) and Hotspot 2.0 Policy – and to propose a path toward convergence and improvement of these two policy standards with recommended actions. Both ANDSF and HS2.0 specifications define policy objects and protocols for intelligent and seamless automatic next-generation network selection and enhanced user experience.
Keywords
Convergence of Wi-Fi and Cellular; New Policy Mechanisms; Use Cases; ANDSF & HS2.0 Overview
Business objectives
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Open new revenue streams by using innovative technology options
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Identify the business opportunities and challenges for ANDSF
MAIN AREAS COVERED
- State-of-the-art – Operator’s policy
- Use cases, business models & opportunities for WBA members
- Current challenges that operators face to implement solutions for policy
- Guidelines and best practices for operators on policy
- Policy interoperation gaps & recommendations to relevant industry bodies
- Scope for trial the of ANDSF & Passpoint Release 2 solutions for policy
WBA RELATED WORK
Available for download from the Resource Centre
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