The Carrier has a network built on monovendor equipment (access points, controllers, access servers). The vendor can't support the equipment any more. R&D and support by the Carrier is not effective.
Specific AP connection and integration with Carrier's OSS/BSS require customization of the network management system.
Objectives
Support the network and grow the client base by providing Captive Portal service to small enterprise on customer's legacy equipment or new low-cost routers of different manufactures.
Results
Integration with Carrier's OSS/BSS
Platform customization to fit Carrier's specifics
Client base growth due to providing Captive portal for the existing clients with the Carrier's broadband and the clients of other internet providers
The Carrier received the requests for the service for more than 5000 access points till the end of 2018.