This introductory book explains how the public telephone network is coordinated through the use of signaling messages. The SS7 common channel signaling has been standardized since the 1970's and is used by almost all public telephone companies throughout the world. If you are involved in telecommunications systems, SS7 is part of your system. This book is the perfect solution for those involved or interested in the operation and control of public telephone systems.This book covers the reasons why SS7 exists and is necessary.

A complete, practical guide to the world's most popular signaling system, including SIGTRAN, GSM-MAP, and Intelligent Networks. Provides in-depth coverage of the SS7 protocols, including implementation details Covers SS7 over IP (SIGTRAN) using real-world examples Covers SS7/C7 from both a North American and European perspective, providing a broad international understanding of the technology and associated standards Explains mobile wireless concepts and signaling, including mobile application part (MAP) Provides a thorough explanation of the Intelligent Network (IN) and associated protocols (INAP/AIN) Signaling System No. 7 (SS7) is a signaling network and protocol that is used globally to bring telecommunications networks, both fixed-line and cellular, to life. SS7 has numerous applications and is at the very heart of telecommunications. Setting up phone calls, providing cellular roaming and messaging, and supplying converged voice and data services are only a few of the ways that SS7 is used in the communications network. SS7 also provides the point of interconnection between converging voice and data networks. This transition, which affects everyone who works with the data network, has bolstered the need for practical and applied information on SS7. In short, anyone who is interested in telecommunications should have a solid understanding of SS7. Signaling System No. 7 (SS7/C7): Protocol, Architecture, and Services will help you understand SS7 from several perspectives. It examines the framework and architecture of SS7, as well as how it is used to provide today's telecommunications services. It also examines each level of the SS7 protocol-all the way down to the bit level of messages. In addition, the SIGTRAN standards are discussed in detail, showing the migration from SS7 to IP and explaining how SS7 information is transported over IP.

Signaling System No. 7 (SS7) is a signaling network protocol that acts as a heart of a telecommunication networks. This book is written for those who have general interests & enthusiasm about the voice as well as data networks of telecommunication systems.

This introductory book explains the operation of the signaling system 7 (SS7) and how it controls and interacts with public telephone networks and VoIP systems. SS7 is the standard communication system that is used to control public telephone networks. In addition to voice control, SS7 technology now offers advanced intelligent network features and it has recently been updated to include broadband control capabilities, local number portability, and mobile communication services. SS7 networks are now interconnecting with and operating on Internet data networks. This book will help the reader gain an understanding of SS7 technology, network equipment, and overall operation. It covers the reasons why SS7 exists and is necessary, as well as step-by-step procedures that describe the actions that occur in the network. SS7 Basics, 3rd Edition is for the technical and the non-technical reader alike. SS7 network architecture including SSP, SCP, and STP operations. ? Call processing control (ISUP) and broadband telephony applications (BISUP). ? Mobile application part (MAP) for communication with wireless systems.. ? Transaction capabilities part (TCAP). ? Operations, Maintenance and Administration (OMAP). ? SS7 interaction with voice over data networks including SIP, MGCP, MEGACO and H.323. ? Transporting SS7 messages over IP networks using SIGTRAN and SCTP. ? Number portability including local portability (LNP), service portability, and geographic portability. ? Intelligent Network (IN) and SS7. ? International SS7 systems.

Exploring ideas that are critical in shaping network evolution, this fifth edition provides the necessary understanding of deployed, current, and emerging technologies that are being used in the business world. This has been newly updated to reflect the inudstry's latest advancements and current trends and covers all major information-industry technologies, including ADSL, cable modems, fiber-optic technology, ATM, optical networks, VoIP, and mobile communications.

The third edition of the already popular line of Wireless Basics books explains how various wireless services work and their interconnection with traditional telephone networks. It is a well-known fact that wireless technology and services are continually changing. Author and industry veteran Harry E. Young understands these changes in the industry and provides descriptions and diagrams of typical interconnection arrangements for cellular, paging, PCS, land mobile radio, SMR and satellite systems.