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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 29, 2017
Filed:
Jan. 18, 2013
Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy, Espoo, FI;
Devaki Chandramouli, Plano, TX (US);
Martin Oettl, Weilheim, DE;
NOKIA SOLUTIONS AND NETWORKS OY, Espoo, FI;
Abstract
Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for enforcing time and usage limits are provided. One method includes allocating a usage allowance and time allowance for a group subscription to a network, and receiving a notification when a minimum threshold is reached for either the usage allowance or the time allowance within a certain duration. The method may further include determining a remainder of the usage allowance and a remainder of the time allowance by querying at least one policy and charging enforcement function, and reallocating the usage allowance and the time allowance based on the determined remainder of the usage allowance and the determined remainder of the time allowance.