Signaling System #7, Sixth Edition (Hardcover, 6th edition)

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. 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 onDiameter 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 planes The OSI model SS7 protocols and the protocol stack Signal units Message Transfer Part (MTP), including level 3 Signaling Transport (SIGTRAN) ISDN User Part (ISUP) Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP) Transaction Capabilities Application Part (TCAP) The evolution to Diameter