DeviceStatus Device Data Volume Subscriptions API Description

API Description

The “Device Data Volume Subscriptions” API allows developers to receive real-time updates regarding the contract data volume of a device on a mobile network. This API works through a subscription-based push model, where developers can subscribe to events related to the data usage of a specific device. The API will notify developers when the data usage reaches specific thresholds, helping them track and manage users’ data consumption in real time.

Use Cases

• Data Monitoring for Mobile Apps: A mobile app developer subscribes to data volume updates for users to alert them when they are nearing their data limit. This helps avoid unexpected charges for the user and ensures a smooth experience.

• Content Streaming Services: A streaming service could subscribe to data volume notifications to adjust the video quality based on the user’s data usage.

Benefits

• Real-Time Push Notifications: Developers can subscribe to data usage events and receive instant notifications when data usage thresholds are met or exceeded, reducing the need for constant polling.

• User Awareness: Provides users with real-time alerts regarding their data consumption, allowing them to take proactive steps to manage their usage, which is especially important in regions with data caps.

• Data-Driven Insights: Allows developers and businesses to gather insights about user data usage patterns, which can be used to improve service offerings and user experiences.

API Portfolio: Device Information

SubProject Wiki: Device Status
(incl. how to meet the team)

API Wiki: Device Data Volume Subscriptions

API Repository: Device Data Volume

API Repository Status: Sandbox

API Status: In progress

API Version(s) and Release Date(s):

• In progress

API availability: Information which APIs are available in which country and network, and how to get access can be found on the GSMA public launch status page.