Set up the SQS

sqs operator flow

Before subscribers can begin sharing quota, you need to set up the SQS on your system. The instructions provided here show you how to enable plan sharing and set a limit for group members.

Prerequisites

  • You must have access and appropriate permissions on the Platform Management Interface (PMI).

  • You must be logged into the Platform Management Interface (PMI).

  • You should have existing subscriber plans available to edit.

Procedure

1 Configure the parameters by which the system will work. This is typically via the Tango Platform Management Interface (PMI), a GUI where you configure plans, subscribers, and other items related to your Tango deployment. Typically, this consists of the following and is found by navigating to Policy > SPCM > Plan Management > Subscriber Plans > PlanName.

  1. Ensure the plan is enabled for Data sharing and configure the maximum recipients for the quota sharing of this particular plan.

    The Data Sharing Max Recipients dropdown is displayed when you select Data Sharing Enabled.
    This step must be completed for each plan created on your system. If you want PlanA, PlanB, and PlanC to be shareable, you need to ensure each plan definition on the Platform Management Interface (PMI) reflects this.

    PMI data sharing max group

  2. In the SQS application.properties file, set the maximum member limit for groups:

    sqs.group.max.members = 1000 #default
2 Develop a self care application for your subscribers. This is typically a USSD, captive portal, or some other way by which subscribers go through the process of creating a group, sharing quota, and managing group members and donations.
3 Prepare your system for the Call Detail Records that the SQS produces as well as inform customer support staff on how to use the associated GUI for configuration and management of shareable plans.