Background

The proliferation of devices – mobile phones, tablets, gaming consoles, and PCs – that children are now able to access have made the parental responsibility of keeping them safe from objectionable content a tough job, and device-based solutions aren’t up to the task.

 

Aside from protection from web- and app-based content, users are also looking for a way to manage overall usage that could impact things such as focus on homework and other responsibilities.

 

This consumer challenge enables network operators to offer a network-based solution as a value-added service or service differentiator that drives revenues, as parents are willing to pay for peace of mind when it comes to their child’s safety and well-being.

Solution

Sandvine’s Parental Control solution goes beyond the basic offering of URL filtering; it also delivers application and time-of-day control.

 

Similar to other Revenue Generation use cases, Parental Control is built upon Sandvine’s market-leading ability to identify traffic, with its frequently updated signature library, and its highly accurate and granular policy and control capabilities.

 

What really ties this solution together is Sandvine’s set of APIs that integrate all components for the network operator to deliver via a self-care portal, which empowers the end -user to configure different settings as needed.

Impact and Results

Network operators can deliver a “good citizen” solution that drives revenue and increases customer retention.

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