The Yamato Broadband System is used for the NATSHEL_BRAND system
At the beginning, as a result of late-starting and thin broadband compared to telecommunications operators, users were less aware than those specialized in broadband, such as telecommunications. As the whole network was being remodeled two-way, increasing investment and service delivery for their broadband operations gradually won a wide range of users with good web signals and reasonable network billings.
In selecting the billing products, Shanxi Linqian has compared and tested several companies ' products in a sequence that is based on their own circumstances. The NATSHEL_BRAND platform was eventually selected, mainly for consideration of the following factors.
1. A flexible and diverse costing strategy.
2. There are multiple ways of authentication, and it is very expansive.
3. The RPPOE, RADUIS protocol is supported.
4. The increase in the number of users will require simply adding a BRAS gateway device, allowing the system to be less expensive and more accessible, truly on demand and avoiding waste.
5. The account number concept was established, with each individual among the users of the entire network as an independent individual, and all billing and management were based on accounts.
6. The account number can be tied to the user computer or router MAC, effectively preventing its misappropriation.
7. The same account number allows only one user to log in at the same time, ensuring that the user uses it exclusively.
8. Support for the PPPOE and PPTTP-based user login models not only supports traditional PPPOE authentication but also allows, in exceptional circumstances, users to assign a PPTP-based user account to share the same system, which enhances the flexibility of the system.
9. Different fee packages, such as 20M year, 50 M for half years, free property account numbers, test accounts etc., have been developed to accommodate the needs of different users and can be easily converted between different packages, depending on user requirements and publicity conveniences.
10. The function of alerting and the advance notification of users when due is supported to enable users to know their forthcoming fees in advance, effectively avoid the distress caused by the downtime of users, increase the rate of renewal and improve user satisfaction.
11. For specific rural users, the time-counting function is supported after opening an account and starting on the first line.
12. The establishment of user alerts to support online search fees on multiple terms and conditions would force online users offline, preventing possible arrears.
13. Support for bulk opening and sales allows the movement of people to continue without affecting network operations and reducing the workload of the network centres.
14. Different Authentication & Billing methods are set for different types of users, such as residential areas and commercial areas.
15. Openness to easily generate various types of management financial statements and ease their management.