5G • Core Network

URR

Usage Reporting Rule

PFCP rule instructing the UPF to meter packet data volume, duration, and events for billing and charging.

Technical Explanation

Usage Reporting Rules (URRs) program measurement triggers into the UPF. The UPF tracks total bytes transferred (uplink, downlink, combined) and session duration. When configured volume or time quotas are reached, the UPF sends a PFCP Usage Report to the SMF, which forwards records to the Charging Function (CHF).

Key Functions

  • Meters transmitted byte volumes and session durations in user plane hardware
  • Generates usage reports when allocated quotas or time thresholds expire
  • Provides granular telemetry feeds for online and offline billing in CHF
Specifications
3GPP TS 29.244
Interfaces
N4

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