Purge Messages in a Cellular Network

Overview

A purge message in telecommunications is a signal sent within a mobile network to indicate that a subscriber is no longer reachable. This message helps manage network resources and update the subscriber's status in the network.

When Does a Purge Message Occur?

1. Mobile Subscriber Inactivity

   • If a subscriber's mobile device is inactive for an extended period, the network may send a Purge Message to free up resources.

2. Network Detachment

   • When a subscriber turns off their device or removes the SIM card, the network recognizes the detachment and sends a Purge Message.

3. Network Congestion

   • During high traffic periods, the network might purge inactive subscribers to manage congestion effectively.

4. Roaming Updates

   • If a subscriber roams to a different network and becomes unreachable, the home network sends a Purge Message to update the subscriber's status.

5. Failed Location Updates

   • If the network repeatedly fails to update the subscriber's location, it may trigger a Purge Message to indicate the subscriber is unreachable.

Purpose of Purge Messages

Resource Management

Frees up network resources by removing inactive or unreachable subscribers.

Accurate Billing

Ensures accurate billing by updating the status of unreachable subscribers.

Network Efficiency

Maintains overall network efficiency by managing active subscriber connections.

Roaming Management

Helps in managing roaming subscribers and ensuring correct status updates across different networks.

Conclusion

Purge Messages play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and reliability of mobile networks. By managing inactive or unreachable subscribers, these messages help optimize resource allocation and ensure accurate subscriber status updates.

How Do You Know Your SIM Was Purged? Meet the SIM Inactivity Insight by Monogoto.

SIM Inactivity as a Service

Insight Event Name: SIM Inactivity

Description:

The "SIM Inactivity” insight designed to monitor and manage SIM card activity on your account, ensuring optimal performance and connectivity. This service is specifically triggered by a purge message and tracks SIM card data usage to identify inactive SIMs.

Trigger Event:

The service is activated when any purge message is received in the General Events log. A purge message indicates that a specific SIM card has not been active and requires further action.

Criteria for Inactivity:

• Usage Check: The service checks for any usage for each individual SIM card over the last 24 hours.

• Inactivity Confirmation: If no usage is detected within the 24-hour period, the SIM is flagged as inactive.

Service Process:

1. Event Detection: The system continuously monitors the General Events log for purge messages related to SIM activity.

2. Inactivity Analysis: Upon detecting a purge message, the system checks the data usage records for the associated SIM card over the past 24 hours.

3. Inactivity Notification: If the SIM card is confirmed to be inactive (no data usage detected), a notification is generated and sent as an insight event into your inbox on the Monogoto hub.

Example of SIM inactivity events

Remedial Actions

• Recommendations or automated actions (e.g., SIM reset, network settings adjustment) may be initiated to reactivate the SIM card.

Benefits:

• Proactive Monitoring: Ensures continuous oversight of SIM card activity, preventing prolonged periods of inactivity.

• Operational Efficiency: Helps identify and address issues with inactive SIMs promptly, maintaining optimal network performance.

• Resource Optimization: Allows for better management of network resources by identifying and rectifying inactive SIM cards.

How to Integrate This Insight Event into Your Email

1. Login to your account at hub.monogoto.io

2. Go to the available integrations page and select the email integration

3. Add your email address

4. Open the events field and select SIM Inactivity

5. Press “Setup Email”

Webhook integration for SIM Inactivity