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Real-Time Data Charging Gateway

Introduction
Today, the growth explosion in both data applications and data of subscribers’ data sessions according to the service provider’s policy
usage for mobile phones is well-known. The Telecommunications and subscribers’ account profiles and permissions. And, because of its
Industry Association (TIA) expects that in 2009, service revenue wide range of supported interfaces, Amdocs DCG can integrate with
from wireless data will surpass that of wireless voice and 84 percent different types of networks, or different types of the billing systems,
of service revenue growth to come from wireless data by 2011*. As switching or data equipment.
a result, the need for data charging solutions for both pre and post-
paid mobile subscribers has increased, and mobile operators must KEY FEATURES
provide robust on-line charging of all data services, regardless of the
>> Advanced IP-based packet inspection
particular equipment or interfaces in use.
>> Subscriber identification and authorization
Amdocs provides a few solutions for real-time data charging as part
of its Amdocs Compact Convergence Suite supporting common >> A
 nalyzes subscriber usage based on the following charging
network protocols such as CAMEL phase 3, diameter and HTTP. parameters – Access Point Name (APN), URL, Volume, Time,
However, there are situations when the operator’s mobile network and more – and provides information to real-time charging
can support mobile data services not using CAMEL or Diameter. system
In these instances, the Amdocs Data Charging Gateway (DCG) >> S upports session blocking and re-direction based on APN, URL
provides advanced IP-based packet inspection for subscriber or charging system’s instructions
number identification supporting both prepaid and postpaid data >> Data records generation for all processed sessions/transactions
charging. It also enables the controlling, blocking and redirecting
>> S NMP support for integration with operating and
maintenance systems
>> High availability solution
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>> H
 ighly scalable and flexible – powerful graphical configuration
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NETWORK
KEY BENEFITS
MOBILE
SGSN/
PACKET DATA GGSN/ >> Real-time IP session control
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PCF PACKET
NETWORK
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>> P
 re-integrated with Amdocs Charging/Billing and can be
integrated with other billing systems using standard protocols
Amdocs DATA >> S upports a wide range of interfaces and protocols (RADIUS,
CHARGING HTTP, etc.)
RADIUS
GATEWAY
>> Minimizes revenue loss/leakage in real-time
>> Low integration costs and overall lower cost of ownership
* Phone Plus Magazine “Inflection Point: Wireless Data Growth Offers New >> Fast time-to-market
Opportunities” by Tara Seals 5/15/2008

About Amdocs Network Business Unit:

The Amdocs Network Business Unit offers network connected convergent real-time charging and service delivery solutions specifically addressing the requirements and cost
constraints of high-growth service providers worldwide. These solutions deploy quickly and enable operators to rapidly create, deliver, manage and charge for innovative new services
profitably, and with unmatched operational flexibility for true competitive advantage. For more information, visit www.amdocs-network.com

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