The USP Readiness Checklist
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Target CPEs support TR-369, either natively or via firmware upgrade |
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Devices use TR-181 data model |
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Multi-protocol support (dual-stack) is available for TR-069 + USP transition |
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CPE supports MQTT, STOMP, or WebSockets for USP message transfer |
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Your ACS or device manager supports USP control and data transport for analytics |
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You have a strategy for multi-controller orchestration and separation of concerns |
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Northbound APIs are available for integration with OSS/BSS and analytics layers |
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Your team has access to sandbox environments for agent/controller validation |
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All USP messages use end-to-end encryption (TLS 1.2 or higher) |
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USP agent supports mutual authentication and role-based access control for controller |
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Regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, PIPEDA) is considered in design and implementation |
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You’ve defined data governance rules for what telemetry can be collected, where it flows, and who can access it |
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Telemetry plans are defined for real-time and periodic data collection |
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Data pipelines can ingest Protobuf-encoded USP data |
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Your NOC or care teams can visualize and act on insights (via HDM, SMP, etc.) |
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Performance monitoring tools support both TR-069 and USP feeds |
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Platform supports Software Module Management (SMM) for containerized apps |
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Strategic use cases identified (e.g., mesh optimizers, in-home security, parental control, data collection, speed test agents) |
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Customer teams are trained to deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot USP-delivered applications |
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You’ve validated that your USP controller supports modular versioning and rollback |
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You’ve selected a low-risk pilot group of devices or regions for initial USP rollout |
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You have an “NBI Abstraction Layer” that leverages the benefits of USP without impacting your existing integrations |
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You have KPIs to measure performance, stability, and impact vs. TR-069 |
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Firmware and service teams are aligned on update cadence and rollout gates |
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If required, you’re prepared to operate dual stack (CWMP + USP) during transition |
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Technical teams are trained on USP principles and Motive HDM integration |
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Partners and CPE vendors are aligned on certification status and implementation plans |
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Business owners understand new service potential (e.g., monetizable in-home apps) |
Ensure your devices and platform are fully compliant with USP standards by participating in the Broadband Forum’s official certification program: How to Get TR-369 Certified (QACafe)
“We decided to implement USP in-house to enable true service agility. With the platform in place, we can now launch new CPE services without touching firmware—across multiple countries and devices.”
- Marcel Sponer, Vodafone
Why USP is the future of device management
USP, or the User Services Platform, is a next-generation protocol defined by the Broadband Forum under TR-369. It is the modern successor to TR-069 (CWMP), built to manage today’s broadband gateways, mesh Wi-Fi systems, IoT devices, and in-home applications.
While TR-069 was revolutionary in 2004, it was designed for a simpler, more centralized world. USP reflects the realities of today’s connected homes:
- Always-on devices
- Real-time service orchestration
- Multi-party control (operators, apps, users)
- Application lifecycle management (e.g., container deployment)
- Scalable analytics and telemetry
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