Problem Statement for a time-basis accounting in an "always-on" Broadband Network access scenario
draft-maglione-pana-acct-time-00
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| Author | Roberta Maglione | ||
| Last updated | 2006-06-19 | ||
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Abstract
Two main models for providing DSL Internet Access are currently available: one is based on PPP protocol and provides flexible AAA (Authentication, Authorization and Accounting) mechanism, dynamic IP address assignment and is generally used by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) for temporary or semi-permanent Broadband connections which may be billed on a time-basis. The other is based on DHCP or static IP addressing, generally lacks flexible AAA mechanism and is most of the time associated to flat-rate broadband connections. The evolution of services and access techniques may quickly lead to a wide deployment of non-PPP based access model associated with flat rates charge, providing "always-on" Internet connections. However, even in this scenario, ISPs may still require that some services are billed on a time basis. This Internet Draft describes the problem typically faced by ISPs when a time-basis billing model is required for non-PPP Broadband Connections. It also introduces requirements that a possible solution should satisfy in order to address the problem. Moreover the document covers a brief analysis of the Status of Art.
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