1. Terminology clean-up User/Subscriber
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Abstract
The presentation proposes to clean-up terminology in P802.1CF to remove inconsistencies regarding use of user vs. subscriber.

2. Terminology clean-up User/Subscriber ambiguities
Max Riegel
(Nokia)

3. User/Subscriber P802.1CF ambiguities
P802.1CF-D0.6 makes use of the term ‘subscriber’ in a few cases
Chapter 6.2.1
Chapter 6.3.1
Chapter 6.9.1
Chapter 7.5 (7x)
Chapter 7.6 (4x)
‘Subscriber’ is currently not defined in P802.1CF

4. Definitions ‘User’ is introduced in following chapters:
6.6 Operational roles:
User represents the organization or individual in charge of the terminal.
Chapter User
Entity responsible for the terminal seeking access to service, and which has set up a contractual relationship with the service provider.
‘Subscriber’ is used to emphasize the entity owning the subscription.

5. Proposal
Replace ‘subscriber’ by ‘user’ throughout specification.

6. Implementation check (edition D0.6.2.2)
Chapter (line 630): o.k.
Chapter (line 692f):
… for roaming users, i.e., for subscribers, who make use of resources of networks not having direct relation belonging to their own business service providers.
Chapter (line 941): o.k.
Chapter 7.5 (7x) and Chapter 7.6 (4x)
Included in