Connectivity Aggregation and Offload

Many operators are attempting to manage the offload of traffic from mobile networks to WiFi connections, depending on the optimum path available. However, switching traffic between WiFi and mobile networks makes it difficult to maintain consistent QoS levels for critical applications.

In order to be able to offer this as a service, MNOs need to be able to intelligently manage this process in real-time to ensure there is no serious degradation of application performance during handover or when sessions are active.

The solution is to deploy GoS Agent in conjunction with a dedicated connection manager that selects the optimal WAN connection in real-time. With GoS Manager in the core network, decisions can be made regarding the prioritization of traffic on each connection for all subscribers to the service. GoS Manager can optionally be connected to the PCRF for integration with the overall policy framework.

With the combination of connectivity managers enabled with GoS Agent and GoS Manager, MNOs can:

• Switch traffic between WiFi and 3G / LTE networks seamlessly, without user intervention
• Apply multiple policies in real-time based on the available WAN connections
• Optimise use of the available bandwidth
• Prioritise revenue generating traffic
• Improve customer satisfaction and retention by integrating user preferences into QoS policies
• Reduce costs through efficient network optimisation and management
• Generate revenue with assured, sticky services

GoS 360° is the only way in which upstream traffic can be controlled for efficient data offload and optimisation from client devices over multiple interfaces.

• Mobile broadband access via dongles
• Embedded communications clients
• Femtocells