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New On-Premise NetFlow Receiver for Accurate ISP Usage Tracking
Discover enhanced control and precision in tracking customer data usage with our new On-Premise NetFlow Receiver, designed for scalable, reliable, and accurate network operations.
Filed by Rick Seemann, VP, Product Management
July 3, 2025 · 2 MIN · UPD JUN 16, 2026
July 3, 2025
Sonar Software's new On-Premise NetFlow Receiver lets ISPs track per-account customer data usage with precision and control, right from inside their own network. By mapping traffic flows at the source, it keeps usage tracking accurate, scalable, and resilient for billing and network operations.
We're excited to announce this powerful new way to track customer data usage. The On-Premise NetFlow Receiver gives you deeper visibility into traffic flows and ensures usage tracking stays accurate and resilient.
With this update, you can:
Gain clearer, more reliable usage insights - See per-account traffic data mapped at the source for accurate reporting and billing.
Control scalability on your terms - Deploy the receiver on hardware sized to your traffic demands, avoiding cloud-side bottlenecks.
Reduce dropped data and inaccuracies - Shorter network paths mean fewer dropped packets and tighter data consistency.
Stay resilient through outages - Usage summaries queue automatically during connectivity issues, keeping your reporting intact.
How the On-Premise NetFlow Receiver works
Install the NetFlow receiver on your own hardware inside your network perimeter.
Point your routers to send NetFlow data directly to your on-premise receiver.
The receiver ingests and maps flows to the correct customer accounts automatically - no separate mapping syncs required.
Usage summaries transmit to Sonar every five minutes over periodic TCP bundles, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
Running the receiver locally means your data stays closer to home - and under your control - leading to faster, more dependable performance. If you've been holding off on NetFlow due to scaling concerns or accuracy limitations, this is the upgrade designed with your feedback in mind.
Ready to take a closer look? Check out the full setup guide here:
NetFlow On-Premise Setup Guide →
We can't wait to see how this helps you drive better insights and smarter decisions for your network operations!
Frequently asked questions
How often does the receiver send usage data to Sonar?
Usage summaries transmit to Sonar every five minutes over periodic TCP bundles, so reporting stays accurate and timely.
What happens to usage data during an outage?
If connectivity drops, usage summaries queue automatically and transmit once the connection is restored, keeping your reporting intact.
Have questions?
We are here to help, please don't hesitate to contact your Account Manager or our Support team.
Support Phone (CA): 780.900.1180
Support Phone (US): 702.447.1247
Support Email: support@sonar.software
Questions, answered.
What is the Sonar On-Premise NetFlow Receiver?
It is a Sonar feature that lets ISPs track per-account customer data usage from inside their own network. The receiver ingests NetFlow flows and maps them to the correct customer accounts automatically, with no separate mapping syncs required.
How does an on-premise NetFlow receiver improve usage tracking accuracy?
Running the receiver locally shortens network paths, which reduces dropped packets and improves data consistency. That keeps per-account usage reporting accurate and reliable.
How often does the NetFlow receiver send usage data to Sonar?
Usage summaries transmit to Sonar every five minutes over periodic TCP bundles, so reporting stays timely and accurate.
What happens to usage data during a connectivity issue or outage?
During connectivity issues, usage summaries queue automatically. This keeps reporting intact through outages so no usage data is lost.
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Rick Seemann is VP of Product Management at Sonar Software. He covers new features, product releases, and how the platform keeps ISPs BEAD-compliant.
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