Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, over a communication network, a first message utilizing a first messaging application from a first communication device associated with a first user and identifying a recipient of the first message as a second user associated with a second communication device. Further embodiments can include determining that the second user utilizes a second message application to exchange a first group of messages via the second communication device resulting in a first determination, and transmitting, over the communication network, the first message to the second communication device utilizing the second messaging application based on the first determination. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a mobile device that includes a home public land mobile network (HPLMN) identifier and a private home public land mobile network (PHPLMN) identifier. The mobile device prioritizes attaching to a radio access network (RAN) of the PHPLMN. The PHLMN and PHPLMN identifiers may be provided as part of an over-the-air (OTA) update. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, monitoring a network to identify a first amount of traffic in the network, determining, in accordance with the monitoring, that the first amount of traffic in the network exceeds a threshold, and modifying a priority class for a first communication device responsive to the determining that the first amount of traffic in the network exceeds the threshold, wherein the priority class controls access by the first communication device to a resource of the network. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Respective implementations facilitating non-service initiated (NSI) 911 device parameters are provided. A method can include detecting, by a system comprising a processor, an initialization of an emergency call by the system, the emergency call using a first communication network that is distinct from any second communication networks that the system is registered to use; generating, by the system in response to the detecting, a non-service initiated parameter message comprising data indicative of a location of the system; and initiating, by the system, the emergency call using the first communication network, the initiating comprising transmitting the non-service initiated parameter message to network equipment of the first communication network.

Abstract: Architectures and techniques are presented that can leverage network equipment (e.g., broadband provider equipment, cellular provider equipment) in order to provide enhanced guidance to a target location. This enhanced guidance can supplement existing mapping or navigation equipment. Such can be advantageous for public safety answering point entities and first responder entities as well as, potentially, for service technicians or delivery. When an entity (e.g., first responder) is dispatched to a particular location, an associated residential gateway (RG) or other device can be identified, and an associated SSID determined. This SSID can be provided to the entity seeking that particular location so that SSID scans can operate similar to a transponder or homing beacon. The SSID might also be configured specially for this purpose. Additionally, the state of a device attached to the RG can be altered to further aid in locating, such as blinking porch lights or audible indicia.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, monitoring a network to identify a first amount of traffic in the network, determining, in accordance with the monitoring, that the first amount of traffic in the network exceeds a threshold, and modifying a priority class for a first communication device responsive to the determining that the first amount of traffic in the network exceeds the threshold, wherein the priority class controls access by the first communication device to a resource of the network. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method that includes determining, by a processing system, whether a transmission from a client device includes a request to participate in a sponsored data session. If a sponsored data session is requested, the request is sent to equipment of a sponsoring entity. The processing system receives a list of data items available from the equipment of the sponsoring entity in the sponsored data session; initiates the sponsored data session; and generates a session identifier for transmission to the client device. The processing system also determines whether a subsequent request received from the client device corresponds to a listed data item, and causes a sponsored data rate to be applied to a client account for transfer of the data item. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A device may obtain data regarding application activity from a group of user devices. The application activity may relate to an application associated with network operator services provided by a network operator. The device may process the data regarding the application activity to generate a visualization of the application. The visualization of the application activity may include multiple tiers. The multiple tiers may correspond to at least a group of users, a user, and a session. The visualization may identify one or more errors associated with the application activity. The device may provide the visualization of the application activity for display. The visualization may be provided for display via a client device associated with the network operator. The device may automatically implement, without human intervention, a correction to the one or more errors.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method that includes determining, by a processing system, whether a transmission from a client device includes a request to participate in a sponsored data session. If a sponsored data session is requested, the request is sent to equipment of a sponsoring entity. The processing system receives a list of data items available from the equipment of the sponsoring entity in the sponsored data session; initiates the sponsored data session; and generates a session identifier for transmission to the client device. The processing system also determines whether a subsequent request received from the client device corresponds to a listed data item, and causes a sponsored data rate to be applied to a client account for transfer of the data item. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A device may obtain data regarding application activity from a group of user devices. The application activity may relate to an application associated with network operator services provided by a network operator. The device may process the data regarding the application activity to generate a visualization of the application. The visualization of the application activity may include multiple tiers. The multiple tiers may correspond to at least a group of users, a user, and a session. The visualization may identify one or more errors associated with the application activity. The device may provide the visualization of the application activity for display. The visualization may be provided for display via a client device associated with the network operator. The device may automatically implement, without human intervention, a correction to the one or more errors.