Signaling System #7, Sixth Edition

THE MOST COMPLETE, CURRENT GUIDE TO SIGNALING SYSTEM #7 (SS7)Thoroughly updated to cover the latest advances in the telecommunications industry, Signaling System # 7, Sixth Edition, addresses the impact of emerging technologies and applications, such as Long Term Evolution (LTE) and 4G networks, on SS7. An all-new chapter on Diameter discusses how to successfully implement SS7-to-Diameter interfaces to bridge 3G and 4G networks. Real-world examples, protocol message details, call flows, and effective migration strategies are included in this practical guide.Comprehensive coverage includes: The SS7 network--international and national planesThe OSI modelSS7 protocols and the protocol stackSignal unitsMessage Transfer Part (MTP), including level 3Signaling Transport (SIGTRAN)ISDN User Part (ISUP)Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP)Transaction Capabilities Application Part (TCAP)The evolution to Diameter