D.4 Definition of charging information
32.2513GPPCharging managementPacket Switched (PS) domain chargingRelease 17Telecommunication managementTS
D.4.1 Data description for PS offline charging
D.4.1.1 Rf message contents
The Offline Charging message as described in clause 6.1A shall apply to the TDF and the PCEF located in the IP-Edge, with the differences that P-GW is replaced by IP-Edge [PCEF], and table 6.1A.2.1.1 Service-Information is described in D.4.3.
D.4.1.2 CDR description on the Bp interface
D.4.1.2.1 FBC IP-CAN session charging data in IP-Edge [PCEF] (IPE-CDR)
If the collection of CDR data is enabled then the IP-Edge [PCEF] data specified in table D.4.1.2.1.1 shall be available for each IP-CAN session.
Table D.4.1.2.1.1: IP-Edge [PCEF] IP-CAN session data (IPE-CDR)
|
Field |
Category |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Record Type |
M |
IP-Edge [PCEF] IP-CAN session record. |
|
Node ID |
OM |
Name of the IP-Edge [PCEF]. |
|
Retransmission |
OC |
This parameter, when present, indicates that information from retransmitted Charging Data Request has been used in this CDR. |
|
Served IMSI |
C |
This field holds the IMSI of the served party, if available. |
|
Served MN NAI |
OC |
Mobile Node Identifier in NAI format (based on IMSI), if available. |
|
Served MSISDN |
Oc |
This field holds the MSISDN of the served party, if available. |
|
Served IMEI |
OC |
The IMEI or IMEISV of the UE, if available. |
|
Served Fixed Subscriber Id |
C |
This field holds the identity of the Fixed Device or the RG, as defined in Broadband Forum TR 134 [601]. |
|
Access Line Identifier |
OM |
This field holds the Access line id (physical and logical circuit ID)serving the 3GPP UE or fixed device, behind the RG (when in bridge mode or in routed mode without NAT), or Access line Id of the RG when in routed mode with NAT. |
|
Fixed User Location Information |
OC |
This field contains the UE location in a fixed broadband access network. The location of the subscriber may include Access line id (physical and logical circuit ID), SSID of the Access Point, BSSID of the Access Point, defined in Annex S of TS 23.203 [215]. |
|
IP-Edge Address used |
M |
The control plane IP address of the IP-Edge used. |
|
IP-Edge Address IPv6 |
OC |
The control plane IPv6 address, in case of IPv4v6 dual stack, of the IP-Edge used. |
|
Charging ID |
M |
IP-CAN session Charging identifier used to identify this IP-CAN session in different records created for IP-Edge [PCEF]. |
|
IP-Edge Operator Identifier |
Oc |
This field holds the PLMN identifier (MCC MNC) of the Convergent Fixed-Mobile Operator. |
|
Access Point Name Network Identifier |
OM |
This field holds the logical name of the connected access point to the external packet data network (network identifier part of APN) reflecting the "NSWO APN”, when the served user is a 3GPP UE. |
|
IP-CAN session Type |
OM |
IPCAN session type, i.e. IPv4, IPv6, IPv4v6 , or PDN type PPP. |
|
Served IP-CAN session Address |
OC |
IP address allocated for the IPCAN session, i.e. IPv4 address when IPCAN session is IPv4 or IPv6 prefix when IP-CAN session is IPv6 or IPv4v6. |
|
Served IP-CAN session Address extension |
OC |
This field holds IPv4 address of the served subscriber, if available, when IP-CAN session type is IPv4v6. |
|
Dynamic Address Flag |
OC |
Indicates whether served IP-CAN session address is dynamic, which is allocated during IP-CAN session activation. This field is missing if IPv4 address is static when IP-CAN session Type is IPv4, or if IPv6 address is static when IP-CAN session Type is IPv6 or IPv4v6. |
|
Dynamic Address Flag extension |
OC |
Indicates whether served IPv4 IP-CAN session address is dynamic, which is allocated during IP-CAN session activation, with IP-CAN session type IPv4v6. This field is missing if IPv4 address is static. |
|
List of Traffic Data Volumes |
OC |
A list of changes in charging conditions within the IP-CAN session. Each change is time stamped. Charging conditions are used to categorize traffic volumes, such as per tariff period. This field includes the QoS parameters identifying the QoS applied to traffic volumes. |
|
List of Service Data |
OM |
A list of changes in charging conditions for all service data flows within this IP-CAN session categorized per rating group or per combination of the rating group and service id or per combination of rating group, sponsor identity and application service provider identity. Each change is time stamped. Charging conditions are used to categorize traffic volumes, elapsed time and number of events, such as per tariff period. Initial and subsequently changed QoS and corresponding data values are also listed. Online charging information (PS Furnish Charging Information) may be added per each service data flow container in case it is sent by the OCS. Failure-Handling: This field shall be present in case IP-Edge [PCEF] triggers the Failure-Handling procedure. It shall indicate the Failure Handling scenario and the instant the Failure Action is triggered (see annex B). Scenarios: Continue/New Session; Continue/Ongoing Session; Retry&Terminate/Ongoing Session; Terminate/Ongoing Session. |
|
Charging Characteristics |
M |
The Charging Characteristics applied to the IP-CAN session. |
|
Charging Characteristics Selection Mode |
OM |
Holds information about how Charging Characteristics were selected. |
|
PS Furnish Charging Information |
OC |
Online charging session specific information |
|
Record Opening Time |
M |
Time stamp when IP-CAN session is activated in this IP-Edge [PCEF] or record opening time on subsequent partial records. |
|
Duration |
M |
Duration of this record in the recording entity. |
|
Start Time |
OC |
This field holds the time when User IP-CAN session starts, |
|
Stop Time |
OC |
This field holds the time when User IP-CAN session is terminated. |
|
Cause for Record Closing |
M |
The reason for the release of record from this IP-Edge [PCEF]. |
|
Diagnostics |
OM |
A more detailed reason for the release of the connection. |
|
Record Sequence Number |
C |
Partial record sequence number, only present in case of partial records. |
|
Local Record Sequence Number |
OM |
Consecutive record number created by the CDF, The number is unique within the CDF and allocated sequentially for each partial CDR (or whole CDR) including all CDR types. |
|
Record Extensions |
OC |
A set of network operator/manufacturer specific extensions to the record. Conditioned upon the existence of an extension. |
D.4.1.2.2 Application Based Charging data in TDF (TDF-CDR)
Clause 6.1.14 shall apply, with the following two differences.
The following fields are not applicable:
Table D.4.1.2.2.1: Fields of TDF-CDR not applicable
|
Served 3GPP2 MEID |
|
Served MN NAI |
|
Serving node Address |
|
Serving node IPv6 Address |
|
Serving node Type |
|
MS Time Zone |
|
APN Selection Mode |
|
Served MSISDN |
|
User Location Information |
|
User CSG information |
|
3GPP2 User Location information |
|
TWAN User Location Information |
|
Serving node PLMN Identifier |
|
RAT Type |
The following field also exists, in addition:
Table D.4.1.2.2.2: TDF-CDR additional field
|
Field |
Category |
Description |
|
Access Line Identifier |
OC |
This field holds the Access line id (physical and logical circuit ID) serving the 3GPP UE or fixed device, behind the RG (when in bridge mode or in routed mode without NAT), or Access line Id of the RG when in routed mode with NAT. |
|
Served Fixed Subscriber Id |
C |
This field holds the identity of the Fixed Device or the RG, as defined in Broadband Forum TR 134 [601]. |
|
Fixed User Location Information |
OC |
This field contains the UE location in a fixed broadband access network. The location of the subscriber may include Access line id (physical and logical circuit ID), SSID of the Access Point, BSSID of the Access Point, defined in Annex S of TS 23.203 [215]. |
D.4.2 Data description for PS online charging
D.4.2.1 Ro message contents
The Online Charging message as described in clause 6.2.1 shall apply to the TDF and PCEF located in the IP-Edge, with the differences that P-GW is replaced by IP-Edge [PCEF], and in table 6.2.1.2.1.1:
– Subscription-Id holds the subscribed Identification for 3GPP UE, or Subscriber ID as defined in Broadband Forum TR 134 [601] for Fixed Device.
– Service Information is described in D.4.3.
D.4.3 PS Charging specific parameters
D.4.3.1 Definition of PS charging information
The Information used for PS charging for the TDF and the IP-Edge [PCEF] is provided in the Service Information parameter, as defined in clause 6.3.1.1, with the following difference:
– Subscription-Id holds the subscribed Identification for 3GPP UE, or Subscriber ID as defined in Broadband Forum TR 134 [601] for Fixed Device.
– PS information as defined in clause 6.3.1.2 shall be applicable to the TDF and the IP-Edge [PCEF], with differences that P-GW is replaced by IP-Edge [PCEF], IP-CAN bearer and PDN Connection are replaced by
IP-CAN session, and also that the following fields are not applicable:
Table D.4.3.1.1: Fields of PS Information not applicable
|
Information Element |
|
PDN Connection Charging Id |
|
Serving Node Address |
|
Serving Node Type |
|
SGW Change |
|
SGW Address |
|
ePDG Address |
|
MME Number for MT SMS |
|
MME Name |
|
MME Realm |
|
NSAPI |
|
Selection Mode |
|
Serving Node MCC MNC |
|
MS Time Zone |
|
User Location Info |
|
User CSG Information |
|
3GPP2 User Location Info |
|
TWAN User Location Information |
|
Presence Reporting Area Information |
|
RAT Type |
|
PDP Context Type |
|
Terminal Information |
|
Low Priority Indicator |
The following field exists in addition:
Table D.4.3.1.2: PS Information additional field
|
Information Element |
Category |
Description |
|
Access Line Identifier |
OC |
This IE holds the Access line id (physical and logical circuit ID) serving the 3GPP UE or fixed device, behind the RG (when in bridge mode or in routed mode without NAT), or Access line Id of the RG when in routed mode with NAT. |
|
Fixed User Location Information |
OC |
This IE contains the UE location in a fixed broadband access network. The location of the subscriber may include Access line id (physical and logical circuit ID), SSID of the Access Point, BSSID of the Access Point, defined in Annex S of TS 23.203 [215]. |
D.4.3.2 Detailed message format for offline charging
The supported fields in table 6.3.2.1 for the PS offline charging message shall apply to the TDF and the IP-Edge [PCEF] for the applicable fields, with the difference that P-GW is replaced by IP-Edge [PCEF], and the table is extended with additional table D.4.3.2.1 fields:
Table D.4.3.2.1: Additional supported fields in Charging Data Request message
|
Information Element |
Node Type |
IP-Edge[PCEF] |
|---|---|---|
|
Supported Operation Types |
S/I/S/E |
|
|
Service Information with PS Information |
||
|
Access Line Identifier |
SIS- |
|
|
Fixed User Location Information |
SIS- |
|
D.4.3.3 Detailed message format for online charging
The supported fields in table 6.3.3.1 for the PS online charging message shall apply to the TDF and the IP-Edge [PCEF] for the applicable fields, with the difference that P-GW is replaced by IP-Edge [PCEF] ,and the table is extended with additional table D.4.3.3.1 fields:
Table D.4.3.3.1: Additional supported fields in Debit / Reserve Units Request message
|
Information Element |
Node Type |
IP-Edge[PCEF] |
|---|---|---|
|
Supported Operation Types |
I/U/T/E |
|
|
Service Information with PS Information |
||
|
Access Line Identifier |
IUT- |
|
|
Fixed User Location Information |
IUT- |
|
D.4.4 Bindings for offline charging
The mapping of the Information Element, AVP and the CDR parameter for offline charging as specified in clause 6.5 shall apply to IPE-CDR/TDF-CDR parameters for applicable fields, and in addition:
Table D.4.4.1: Additional bindings of CDR parameter, Information Element and AVP
|
CDR Parameter |
Information Element |
AVP |
|
PS Information |
PS-Information |
|
|
Access Line Identifier |
Access Line Identifier |
Logical-Access-ID, Physical-Access-ID |
|
Fixed User Location Information |
Fixed User Location Information |
Fixed-User-Location-Info |
|
IP-CAN session Type |
IP-CAN session Type |
3GPP-PDP-Type |
|
IP-Edge Operator Identifier |
IP-Edge MCC MNC |
3GPP-GGSN-MCC-MNC |
|
IP-Edge Address used |
IP-Edge Address |
GGSN-Address |
|
IP-Edge Address IPv6 |
IP-Edge Address |
GGSN-Address |
|
Served Fixed Subscriber Id |
Subscriber Identifier |
Subscription-Id |
|
Served IP-CAN session Address |
IP-CAN session Address |
PDP-Address |
|
Served IP-CAN session Address extension |
IP-CAN session Address |
PDP-Address |