Seamless Internet Connectivity Options and Challenges
Discover how end-users can access the internet seamlessly across different hotspots, the authentication methods and billing models involved, and alternative technologies for connectivity on the go. Explore various scenarios of user registrations, authentication security, and ways to secure WiFi networks and end-users' data. Learn about the interoperation between cellular and hotspot operators for a seamless experience.
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By Sanjay S Pawar Ashutosh Jha Chavi Asrani
Can end user access internet anywhere seamlessly How easy is it to connect Are there any common ways of Authentications to each hotspots service providers What are payment models in this scenario Can it be a single billing entity using common charging What to do if one is travelling Are there alternate technologies which enable internet connectivity any time
By charging the end user Or providing free/ subsidized access Advertisement Sponsorship Cross subsidizing
Various Scenarios Authorized user registering in network Other ISP/Franchise user registering in the network How do I collect payments Credit Card Cash Vouchers Pay per use Central Billing Entity:-Monthly Charges Third party Contract:- Model of Authorization, Authentication and Accounting
Authentication Security Coverage Management Location Service Billing Interoperability
Third Party Authentication Pre-establised Accounts (Wayport and T Mobile) Scratch Cards ( OTP) Trade off for Authentication Ease of Access Mechanism Startup Latency User Identity
Two things are achieved Securing WiFi network from Melicious attacks Securing endusers data/information For untrusted Wifi Higher layer securities such as SSN, SSL or VPN can be used Presently encryption mechanism is used to secure the users credentials with MAC layer approach, Network Layer approach is done
Inter operation between cellular and Hotspot operators Challenge :- Achieving Roaming relationship and agreements between network operators Solution-Provides seamless integration of WLAN and GSM GPRS and integrate common AAA Challenges Handoff System Support for Handoff Billing
ISP Facilating Franchise for offering hot spots Independent small business entities plan to offer wifi hotspots creating hubs. The Regulations to Wifi Hot spot Providers Quality of Service Responsibility of AAA Certification for Secure Hot Spot.
Wifi Hotspot Service Providers Group of small business persons of the area Panchayat itself acting as a Wifi Hotspot provider A co-operative group/ society offering the services Based on Geographical location the AAA functions has to be decides AAA model has to be modified to the need of the services
Authentication should be onetime When roaming verification to be done with cluster Wifi Hotspots with interoperability with wifi operators Revenue Models Pay per use/day/month/applications etc Entertainment based per/day/month/per user Awareness and Education programmes be free or sponsored version
Banking operations can be charged per transaction basis All AAA should be relaxed to promote Wifi access. Franchise should be free to generate revenue through various ways such as advertisements, apps based etc. Capex to be beared by Panchayat or subsidised.
