Hotspot billing needs flexible access control
Some ISPs and WISPs sell hotspot access through vouchers, prepaid packages, short-duration plans, or local payment workflows. ISPAgents should support the commercial workflow while connecting access state to MikroTik, RADIUS, or a custom connector.
Hotspot workflows
| Workflow | ISPAgents role | |---|---| | Vouchers | Create, assign, activate, expire, and report on prepaid access. | | Payments | Match cash, mobile money, bank, or manual payments to access packages. | | Access control | Use MikroTik Hotspot, RADIUS, or custom agent depending on site design. | | Reporting | Track activations, revenue, expired access, support issues, and site health. | | Support | Connect customer, device, payment, access, and site context where available. |
When to use hotspot billing
Hotspot billing fits campuses, public locations, temporary sites, local access packages, and operators that sell short-duration internet access.
FAQ
Can hotspot billing use MikroTik?
Yes. MikroTik Hotspot workflows can be part of the access-control path.
Can hotspot billing coexist with monthly subscribers?
Yes. Operators can run hotspot packages beside normal prepaid or postpaid ISP subscriptions.