It is well known from a statistical standpoint that a small set of subscribers will tend to consume a significant amount of network bandwidth. According to network surveys, subscribers that are part of this category, known as “Bandwidth Hoggers”, match a 5-50 rule which stands for 5% subs generate 50% of network data traffic.
STP segments subscriber based on ARPU, persistency, activity factor, location-clusters, used device, consumer traffic profile, allowing CSP to understand why hoggers are using so much data. In some instances this may be desirable where they are using a CSPs video services for example.
CSP can make data driven business decisions on each subscriber. This includes creating network policies for throttling, deploying local wifi hotspots or building new base stations.
