Allot Communications, a leading supplier of service optimization and revenue generation solutions for fixed and mobile broadband service providers, announced availability of its pure-play, 3GPP-compliant Traffic Detection Function (TDF) for LTE networks. According to the news release, several top tier LTE operators are already utilizing the TDF-enabled Allot Service Gateway to analyze subscriber behavior and monetize their broadband networks.
“The era of LTE has brought with it a new paradigm of competition. OTT players have taken advantage of these higher speed networks to create services that are in high demand - services that bypass carriers altogether. As a result, CSPs must develop new ways of thinking when it comes to offering mobile services,” said Lynnette Luna, Senior Analyst, Services Ecosystem, Current Analysis. “TDF is an important tool. Greater network visibility means CSPs have the power to implement new pricing paradigms based on real-time user data around device types, location, application, usage and more. CSPs can take full advantage of LTE’s capabilities around QoS and data speeds while leveraging their position in the market to add significant value to OTT offerings.
"TDF brings with it the opportunity for carriers to implement business intelligence analytics and application-specific charging policies. This type of dedicated functionality is critical for carriers looking to add value to OTT providers like Facebook and Skype," said Andrei Elefant, VP Marketing & Product Management of Allot Communications. "Allot is a market leader in TDF, and we are leading the change in standardizing this important technology to simplify operator networks and bring our customers the most powerful analytics tools available."
