PDR (Packet Detection Rule)
PDR (Packet Detection Rules) are a set of rules that enable the PGW to identify each packet belongs to which application or service. The PDR may be configured on the PGW, or it may be sent from the PCRF to the PGW as part of the PCC rules.
The PGW use PDRs to identify each packet belongs to which application or service based on the source/destination IP address, the transport protocol (UDP/TCP), and the application protocol.
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Offline Charging vs. Online Charging in LTE
The type of charging in LTE mobile network, may be Offline Charging or Online Charging. The main difference between the two types, is whether the charging can affect the user data session in real time or not. Offline Charging can not affect the user data session in real time. While the online charging can affect…
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