Software product package MSCS R12

Product Package Description

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Contents 1 General 3 1.1 Purpose 3 1.2 Revision History 3 1.3 SW Product Package Concept 3 1.4 Description of Price Object Numbers 4 2 Product Overview 5 2.1 General 5 2.2 Accesses and interfaces 6 3 SW functionality for RTU Licenses 8 3.1 SW functionality in Basic Package 8 3.1.1 Highlight for the Basic Package 8 3.1.2 Overview for the Basic Package 10 3.2 SW functionality in Extended Basic Package 12 3.2.1 Highlight for the Extended Basic Package 12 3.2.2 Overview for the Extended Basic Package 12 3.3 Highlight and Overview for Optional Features 13 3.3.1 General Call Handling and Mobility Management 13 3.3.2 Supplementary Services and General Subscriber Services 15 3.3.3 Datacom Services 17 3.3.4 Charging and Accounting 18 3.3.5 Intelligent Networks and CAMEL Services 20 3.3.6 Network Quality and Efficient Infrastructure 22 3.3.7 Security and Fraud Prevention 25 3.4 Customisations 26 3.5 Price Objects Overview for Customer Product Information (CPI) 27 3.6 Characteristics 27 3.7 HW Product Packages 27 4 Commercial View of MSC Server SW Product Packages 28 4.1 SW Product Package Choices 28 4.1.1 Configuration Type 28 4.1.2 Customer Type 30 4.1.3 Standard 31 4.1.4 Network Type 31 4.1.5 License Type 32 4.1.6 Customisations 32 4.1.7 SW Code supply choice 32 4.1.8 Customer Product Information (CPI) 32 4.1.9 Capacity 32 5 Abbreviations 33 6 References 35

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1 General

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this document is to describe the SW Product Package for MSC Server R12.

This PPD represents the Software Product Packaging only. It should be used to support early marketing and sales. It also gives useful additional information related to ordering of SW product packages through product configuration tools.

1.2 Revision History

Rev. A: This is first draft of the PPD Rev. B: A/INF 902 2954/2 change to INF 902 2954/2.

Real Time Charging for All, INF 902 1879/1 is changed price parameter from E1 or SCC to Node.

Ericsson Enhanced Intelligent Networks Capability Set 1 for Mobile Networks, AA/INF 902 1637/2 is changed to AA/INF 902 1637/3.

Rev C: General update based on optional feature list Re. F and Rev G Introduction of new options in configuration type

1.3 SW Product Package Concept

SW Product Packages are a result of continuous improvement through customer feedback and technological advancement. The idea behind the SW Product Package concept is to deliver verified and tested SW functionality and capacity together with relevant Customer Product Information, RTU Licenses, SW code and Market Corrections. By doing so, simplify and speed up the acceptance procedures as pre-interwork tested standard modules are used. The SW product packages are grouped in different interoperable modules, in basic, extended or optional feature packages. By using the standard product packages both higher quality and shortened lead-time will be achieved. The SW Product Package objectives are: • to simplify the order process • reduce order to delivery time for new SW releases • ship pre-tested SW functionality combinations Key operator benefits are: • better control of capacity and functionality licences • faster to extend with new functionality or capacity • easier to upgrade to next release

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1.4 Description of Price Object Numbers Price Object numbers are the only available priced items in the commercial sales tools. They correspond to the defined Base Configurations and the Optional Functionality.

The types of Price Object Numbers for RTU Product Package are listed below:

• INF 902 XXXX/X MSC server optional features, new sale and Expansion using node, data channel or SS7 link based pricing

• A/INF 902 XXXX/X MSC server basic, extended basic packages and optional features, new sale and expansion using SCC based pricing

• AA/INF 902 XXXX/X MSC server basic package and enhanced optional features, upgrade using SCC based pricing

• INF 901 xxxx CPI with CD-ROM

Note: These are not the Product Numbers, which contain the deliverable items. The price object number should be used in tenders and contracts. The earlier used price objects based on the same FAJ number as the features are being phased out from R11 and replaced by INF numbers.

All price objects related to SW use ABC class INF 902 xxxx/x. The corresponding FAJ or FAP numbers can be identified by reading at the last three digits according to below rule:

Price object för new sales Corresponding feature number

INF 902 1xxx/x refer to FAJ 121 xxx/x

INF 902 2xxx/x refer to FAJ 122 xxx/x

INF 902 5xxx/x refer to FAJ 122 1xxx/x *)

INF 902 9xxx/x refer to FAP 131 xxx/x *) INF 902 5xxx/x number serie is used when the corresponding feature has altogether seven digits in its FAJ number.

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2 Product Overview

2.1 General Mobile Switching Centre (MSC) Server is the primary node in the common circuit switched core networks for both GSM and WCDMA (see figure 1 below).

MSC Server R12 as part of the Core Network

Figure 1 MSC Server is one of the key nodes in the Circuit Switched Core Networks that enable the introduction of the Layered Network Architecture. The main driver for this introduction is the benefits related to network quality and efficient infrastructure. The MSC Server handles the control of CS calls in a GSM and WCDMA network. It controls the set-up and disconnection of calls and the mobility related aspects. It also selects and controls the MGW for the user plane handling. VLR is always integrated with the MSC Server. MSC Server provides mobility management and connection management. It has the capabilities to support mobile multimedia. MSC Server can control several different Transport Networks: TDM, ATM or IP.

The GMSC functionality is as well always included in the MSC Server. The GMSC is used for incoming traffic to the GSM and WCDMA network and performs HLR interrogation and call set up to the MSC Server where the subscriber is located.

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Besides the MSC Server application also GMSC Server, TSC Server and STP applications are included in the Ericsson MSC Server products. Additionally other products such as HLR, AUC, FNR, SSP Server and SCP can be integrated into MSC Server. The processing capacity of integrated MSC Server will be decreased depending on the number of nodes to be integrated and traffic dimensioning. For more detail about capacity issue, please refer to GSP v4.2. The possibility of integrating this plenitude of different SW products in one SW delivery on the same physical AXE HW platform has many advantages. It allows flexible network design, as each logical node can be allocated at the optimum location to reduce transmission and signalling cost. It is cost efficient, as the total number of physical nodes is reduced. It also reduces Ericsson�s development cycle, which makes it possible to introduce new features faster. Finally, it allows seamless integration of future technology.

2.2 Accesses and interfaces

The MSC Server supports a wide range of standardised protocols including RANAP, BSSAP, N-ISUP, BICC, MAP, CAP, INAP and GCP. The protocols comply with the relevant GSM, ITU-T and 3GPP specifications. Signalling over IP solution is based on the IETF, 3GPP M3UA/SCTP SIGTRAN solution. For the detailed explanation of protocols that MSC Server supports, the reader should refer to the relevant feature descriptions for them. Some of the most important interfaces to the MSC Server are indicated in Figure 5. Specific interfaces for interconnection to other systems, such as PDC, CDMA-2000 and TDMA, are not included in the list but will be provided as required. Some of the most important interfaces to and from the MSC are indicated in Figure 2 below:

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A UP MGw

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Figure 2: Core Network Interfaces of MSC Server In Table 1 the main interfaces and corresponding protocols for MSC Server are further clarified:

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Interface between

Interface Protocols Description

E Used to support inter-MSC mobility in WCDMA and between GSM and WCDMA

G

MAP

Retrieves identity and authentication parameters from the old MSC Server when the mobile subscriber makes a location registration in a new MSC Server.

- N-ISUP Provides the means to establish, maintain and release connections between the Media Gateway and PLMN provided the MSC of another PLMN is addressed.

MSC � MSC

Nc BICC A separate version of N-ISUP. Provides transparent ISDN services, independence from the signalling bearer, independence from the bearer control.

MSC � MGW Mc GCP Used to allow the MSC Server to remotely control the Media Gateway.

MSC � EIR F MAP Used to exchange the information needed to validate the mobile equipment.

CAP Used by SCF to provide IN services for CAMEL.

INAP Used by SCF to provide IN services.

MSC � SCF L

MAP Used for supplementary service invocation notifications

MSC � LCS Lg MAP Used for location requests and location information

C Used for HLR interrogation. MSC � HLR D

MAP Used to exchange data related to the location of the mobile station and to service management for the subscriber.

MSC � RNC

Iu RANAP Used to handle Radio Access Bearers in UTRAN and to handle mobility management and connection management function

MSC � BSC A BSSAP Used to handle Radio Access Bearers in BSS and to handle mobility management and connection management functions

MSC � PSTN - N-ISUP Used to establish, maintain and release connections between the Media Gateway and PSTN.

MSC � ISDN - N-ISUP Provides the means to establish, maintain and release connections between the Media Gateway and ISDN.

MSC � SMS-SC H MAP Used by SMS-SC to send/receive short messages

MSC - OSS - TCP/IP Used between APG40 and OSS for file transfer, message transfer and operator access

MSC - EMM - TCP/IP Used between APG40 and EMM for collection and distribution of CDRs.

Table 1

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3 SW functionality for RTU Licenses

The total SW Packages for MSC Server R12 consist of three parts:

• Basic Package: mandatory SW functionality necessary to run the node

• Extended Basic Package: a subset of optional SW features that can be ordered as a package on top of the Basic Package

• Optional Features: optional SW functionality that can be added to the node

The SW package for MSC Server R12 is supported for markets following ETSI standard for WCDMA and GSM, ANSI standard for GSM, and TTC (Japan) standard for WCDMA.

3.1 SW functionality in Basic Package All MSC Server basic functionality has been packaged to MSC Server Basic Package. This functionality is included in every MSC SW product package order. Please see in table 2 below the price object numbers for SW Basic Packages.

Price Object Name Price Object number SW Basic Package for MSC Server R12, SCC based pricing

A/INF 902 9260

Upgrade to SW Basic Package for MSC Server R12, SCC based pricing

AA/INF 902 9260

Table 2

3.1.1 Highlight for the Basic Package

This chapter gives a highlight of the included basic functionality, in which the new and enhanced features in the basic package are described. For more detailed information please refer to the Feature Descriptions of the features included in the MSC Server Basic Package. Bearer Independent Call Control (BICC), ANSI and TTC are enhanced in following areas:

• Codec Negotiation allows MSC servers to negotiate the speech codecs used towards the end-user equipment and within the core network as part of the BICC protocol.

• Out-of-band DTMF Signalling enables operators to continue to

support DTMF applications in case the speech information is transported in compressed format in the core network. It also saves Digit Receiver and Digit Sender usage.

• BICC Screening enhancement allows the operator to perform function change during the exchange upgrade, removing the need for manual interaction from the operator to enter commands to delete and insert new screening masks.

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Bearer Independent Call Control (BICC), ITU-T CS2/ETSI is enhanced not only in the above areas, but also: • BICC Market Variants for UK and Brazil allows operators in these

countries to benefit from the introduction of layered architecture and packet transport technologies, whilst maintaining the same level of services as supported with the corresponding ISUP market variants.

• BICC ITU-T variant for International Interfaces has defined different

handling of national and international interfaces. Both handlings are supported, and the international handling is used when BICC international gateway functions are used.

• Anonymous Call Rejection (ACR) Supplementary Service allows the

served user to reject incoming calls from users or subscribers who have restricted the presentation of their calling line identity (CLI) according to the CLIR supplementary service. BICC is needed to provide the network end-to-end support of this service

• Global Call Reference provides for the handling of the existing GCR

parameter, it shall be possible to restrict propagation of GCR parameter through the network through BICC. In addition, it shall not be possible to handle both NCR and GCR procedures in the same node.

Gateway Control Protocol (GCP) enhancement has been made in the following areas: • Codec Negotiation allows MSC servers to negotiate the speech codecs

used towards the end-user equipment and within the core network. • Support for out-of-band DTMF Signalling enables operators to continue

to support DTMF applications in case the speech information is transported in compressed format in the core network. It also saves Digit Receiver and Digit Sender usage.

• Line test package for test and fault localization is implemented in a

standards compliant way (ITU-T H.248.1). By this the GCP protocol is getting more compliant to the standards, reducing the Ericsson specific implementation.

• MGW Profile Handling supports also the M-MGW R4 profile, the MSC servers are able to handle M-MGWs with different capabilities during an upgrade to M-MGW R4, ensuring a smooth migration.

• Improved General GCP Robustness that Supervision of hanging

terminations is added for (G)MSC server and MGW to detect and remove hangings which were otherwise not resolved though other means by MSC/MGW. This means that all devices in the MGW will be available for use, and not faulty seen as unavailable.

Media Gateway Selection is enhanced to printout the profile of a specific M-MGw as part of the printout of MGw data. This information is particularly useful for O&M personal and testers.

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Load Based Inter-system Handovers is new function in R12 to support transfer of cell load information during intersystem handovers. Cell load information is used by radio network, to compare the target cell load level and own cell load level to decide for load based handovers. It also provides information in the charging records when a handover is triggered due to cell load. Balanced Load Sharing is new in R12 that provides a mechanism, which optimises the allocation of signalling traffic onto different signalling links. Compared to the earlier behaviour certain configurations will no longer lead to very uneven load distribution. Without this function in particular when load sharing from different layers such as SCCP is applied and the number of signalling links and link sets correspond to certain configurations, the new mechanism will balance the load much better.

Roaming in MSC is enhanced that enables printout of in-bound roamers in a flexible way. In-bound roamers from specific PLMNs or all in-bound roamers can be printed out by means of a single command. The printout will provide IMSI, MSISDN and STATE of the terminal e.g. attached, detached etc.

In performance management, further dynamic file size alteration (SAE) functionality has been added in different MSC areas including Intelligent Networks (SSF).

Automated Backup Handling provides support for automated system backups for central processors (CP) and adjunct processors (APG40). It enables the operator, to perform backups to local and remote storage media, to restore backups from a remote storage media and to configure the automated backup handling.

3.1.2 Overview for the Basic Package This chapter gives an overview of the included basic functionality. For more detailed information please refer to the Feature Descriptions of the features included in the MSC Server Basic Package. MSC Server has main call handling, mobility management and connection management functions such as traffic control, roaming, call routing, handovers and number portability. MSC Server includes functions for basic mobile switching services like setting up and handling mobile-originated and mobile-terminated calls for basic and supplementary services. Basic package includes the generation of tones and announcements and connection of transcoders and other devices. Teleservices telephony (TS11) and emergency calls (TS12) are supported. MSC Server provides circuit-based connection management. A/Iu control signalling is performed between the MSC Server and BSC/RNC, while the user plane is set up via Media Gateways without passing the MSC Server. For Media Gateway (MGW) selection the Bearer Independent Call Control (BICC) mechanisms are used. Hence, during the call setup chain MSC Server at needed time selects the MGW. MSC Server supports WCDMA to GSM and GSM to WCDMA intra- and inter-MSC handover.

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Datacom services are supported for both GSM and WCDMA. For GSM circuit-switched data services are supported for speeds of up to 9.6 kbit/s. For WCDMA Data speeds up to 64 kbps are supported. Connections between WCDMA subscribers and subscribers using modems over PSTN or Unrestricted Digital Information (UDI) over ISDN are supported as well connections using Frame Tunneling Mode (FTM). To increase the data throughput data compression is provided for both GSM and WCDMA. The basic charging functionality for GSM and WCDMA is provided. All calls and utilized services in the network are recorded as Call Data Records (CDRs). The CDRs are transferred to the billing system where the calls and services are priced and the subscriber is charged. Based on Toll Ticketing data also basic support for accounting between network operators is provided. Security mechanism supports both GSM and WCDMA. For GSM this includes: • Subscriber identity authentication • Signalling and user data confidentiality • Subscriber identity confidentiality • Equipment identity checks For WCDMA, in addition to the listed aspects above, it also includes: • Network authentication • Signalling data integrity The fact that the control layer, where the MSC Server is located, is independent on the connectivity layer, where the MGw is located, enables business-wise optimal timing of the investments in each of the layers. Smooth MSC Server � MGw inter-working is provided by flexible MGw selection and load control mechanisms. Functionality is provided in order to make mobile networks more robust and less sensitive to isolated failures, thereby achieving higher in-service performance. Many possibilities are also provided that allow mobile operators to use transmission and node resources effectively, to improve capacity figures, gain more flexibility and reduce operation and maintenance costs. An Input/Output (IO) system is provided for handling the transfer of data, such as charging data, man-machine interface, statistics and traffic measurements, initial loading data and reloading data, to and from the MSC Server. Connectivity to Operation Support Systems, such as centres for billing, fraud prevention, operation and maintenance, and network management, is provided by a set of communication mechanisms. Operation and maintenance functions such as fault management, performance management, SW management - including inventory function and remote SW upgrade and update - and configuration management functions are included, which functions can be utilized by remote and centralised Operations Support Systems.

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3.2 SW functionality in Extended Basic Package

There exists a possibility to order a pre-defined set of optional features as a package on top of the Basic Package. In addition to this set it is possible to order optional features. Please see in table 3 below the price object numbers for SW Extended Basic Packages. Please note that upgrade of extended basic package is not used since they are included in the upgrade package for optional features.

Price Object Name Price Object number SW Extended Basic Package for MSC Server R12, SCC based pricing

A/INF 902 9266

Table 3

3.2.1 Highlight for the Extended Basic Package This chapter describes the highlights of the new and enhanced features in the extended basic package, in which the new and enhanced features in the extended basic package are described. For more detailed information please refer to the Feature Descriptions of the features included in the MSC Server Extended Basic Package.

SS7 Supervision (ANSI) function is enhanced that several additional events are now treated as alarms and corresponding alarm printouts will be generated by the MSC. In case of occurrence of one of the relevant events the existing principles for event reporting and disturbance supervision mechanisms will be applied, including allocation of different Alarm levels to threshold values or tracking and logging of all received events. This enhancement increases the visibility and flexibility to detect and react to events related to problems.

3.2.2 Overview for the Extended Basic Package

This chapter gives an overview of the included functionality. For more detailed information please refer to the Feature Descriptions of the features included in the MSC Server Extended Basic Package. This package introduces support for teleservices Short Message Service or SMS (TS21 and TS22). Included are also the most common Supplementary Services: • Calling Line Identification Services (CLIP, CLIR) • Connected Line Identification Services (COLP, COLR) • Call Forwarding Services (CFU, CFB, CFNRy, CFNRc) • Call Waiting and Call Hold (CW, HOLD) • Multi Party Service (MPTY) • Call Barring Services (BAOC, BAOIC, BOIC-exHC, BAIC, BAIC-Roam) At bad radio conditions the digital mobile telephony system maintains the call quality as long as possible. Therefore a disconnection due to loss of radio contact surprises the other user in most cases. In order to increase the subscriber tolerance of disconnection it is made possible to explain the reason by an announcement (�post answer�) to him.

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Extended basic package brings new possibilities in the area of fraud and security. It is possible to decide whether the mobile stations with grey listed mobile equipment (ME) shall be allowed to make calls, routed to an operator/announcement or if the calls shall be disconnected. Another fraud preventive possibility is the support for operator determined barring of different kind of outgoing calls, for operator determined barring of supplementary services management and for different types of operator specific barring. Accounting is supported in an advanced way so that it does not need Toll Ticketing data and accounting functionality in the Billing System. The operator O&M staff is provided with advanced tools for Event Reporting and Disturbance Supervision in order to control the SS7 signalling network (ETSI and ANSI). Also provided are alarms if a remote subsystem in the SS7 signalling network becomes inaccessible.

3.3 Highlight and Overview for Optional Features

MSC Server offers a great selection of optional features, which allow the mobile operator to greatly extend and enhance the functionality compared to what is provided with the basic package. These features can be ordered feature per feature. This chapter gives a highlight and overview of the included Optional Features per functional area, in which the new and enhanced features in the optional features are described in highlight and total function of the optional features is described in overview. For more detailed information please refer to the Feature Descriptions of the features included in the MSC Server optional features.

3.3.1 General Call Handling and Mobility Management

3.3.1.1 Highlight for General Call Handling and Mobility Management Service Based Inter-system Handovers feature enables Operators to restrict, force or promote inter-system handovers. MSC uses Call Type and IMSI analysis result as input criteria and provides outcome to the radio network. The benefits are that end user will experience less congestion and less dropped calls and operator can increase customer satisfaction due to less congestion and less dropped calls. Service based handover offers flexibility to Operators to use spectrum and network resources the most optimum way. E.g. speech calls can be handled in GSM network using the available capacity while multimedia calls are handled in WCDMA network. Roaming Priority Handling gives the possibility to differentiate the priority for roamers in a network. MSC provides the priority to radio network and radio network uses the priority information for resource allocation.

Operator can benefit from increased revenue and reduced churn.

Inter-MSC SRNS Relocation supports inter-RNC handovers at MSC (Core Network) level when source and target RNCs are connected to different MSCs. SRNS Relocation is an alternative procedure in case Iur mobility is not supported or not desired, or a complementary procedure if Iur mobility should be followed by SRNS relocation. The feature is only valid for MSC (W) and MSC Server.

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The feature Support of Equivalent PLMNs in MSC is enhanced to administer and download up to 15 Equivalent PLMNs compared to 5 Equivalent PLMNs in the previous release. The enhancement is according to 3GPP Rel6. The enhancement part required Rel6 or newer terminals support. The enhancement makes the feature more flexible for shared networks and global Operators as Operator can administer more PLMNs as Equivalent PLMN in the registered network.

3.3.1.2 Overview for General Call Handling and Mobility Management MSC Server offers possibility to extend the general call handling and mobility management functionality through several related optional features. Optional features are available e.g. for national roaming, inter-system handovers (GSM to/from WCDMA), number portability, enhanced emergency call routing, and various multi-country and shared networks scenarios. Also advanced features like local or regional subscription, optimal routing at late call forwarding and global equal access are supported. Support for teleservices Short Message Service or SMS (TS21 and TS22) and Fax Service (TS61 and TS62) can be introduced through optional features (also part of the extended basic package). Signalling capabilities can be extended for signalling interfaces towards EIR or SMS-SC. Price Objects for Optional Features of the area �General Call Handling and Mobility Management� valid for MSC Server, see table 4 below:

Price Object Numbers Price Object Name MSC Server new/expansion,

using SCC based pricing Upgrade to MSC Server R12, using SCC based pricing

National Roaming Restriction A/INF 902 263/1 Short Message Services (Also included in Extended Basic Package)

A/INF 902 266/6

MAP interface between MSC and EIR A/INF 902 285/1 MAP interface between MSC and SMS-Service Centre

A/INF 902 286/2

Local Subscription A/INF 902 2138/1 Regional Subscription A/INF 902 2139/1 Optimal Routing at Late Call Forwarding

A/INF 902 1331/1

Global Equal Access A/INF 902 1332/1 Local Number Portability (GSM ANSI only)

A/INF 902 2468/1

Partial Roaming A/INF 902 1491/1 Support of Multiple PLMNs A/INF 902 1515/1 Enhanced Emergency Call Routing A/INF 902 2861/1 WCDMA to GSM handover A/INF 902 2946/2 IN based Mobile Number Portability (ETSI only)

A/INF 902 2950/1

GSM to WCDMA handover A/INF 902 5010/1 Support of Equivalent PLMNs in MSC A/INF 902 5016/3 AA/INF 902 5016/3 FCC E911 service (GSM ANSI) A/INF 902 2525/2 Intra-MSC SRNS Relocation (WCDMA only)

A/INF 902 1492/1

Service Based Inter-System Handover A/INF 902 1728/1 Roaming Priority Handling A/INF 902 1729/1 Inter-MSC SRNS Relocation A/INF 902 1730/1 European Emergency Call, E112(RPC only)

A/INF 902 6090/1

Table 4

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3.3.2 Supplementary Services and General Subscriber Services

3.3.2.1 Highlight for Supplementary Services and General Subscriber Services

With Anonymous Call Rejection (ACR) a new optional service is introduced that enables the served customer to have calls rejected from callers who have withheld their Calling Line Identity (CLI). It enables the subscriber to be protected from malicious calls or solicitous sale calls.

With the new feature, Missed Call Alert, it is made possible that in case a call fails, because the called subscriber is detached or busy and the Call Forwarding (on not reachable or on busy respectively) is not active, an SMS is generated and sent to the called subscriber, providing the CLI of the person, who had tried to reach him. If the previously called subscriber becomes reachable again, this offers the opportunity to see the missed calls for the time he was detached and to decide individually to call back. This subscriber service provides call completion characteristics.

A new optional feature, Routing of USSD to an External Node, enables to send USSD messages towards a default external node. With the help of this feature the visited network can provide attractive services based on USSD to its roamers, rather than leaving this possibility to the HPLMN operator.

The optional feature Positioning is enhanced concerning the three following aspects:

• LCS Privacy is enhanced according to 3GPP Rel-6 and A-GPS positioning method is introduced for WCDMA (it is supported for GSM already).

• Positioning related data from radio network

• Full A-GPS positioning method for WCDMA

The Personalized Ring Back Tone functionality is enhanced by accepting the �in-band information available� indication from the PRBT Server also in CON and ANM messages in case this information was not received in ACM or CPG messages earlier. This is possible according to ISUP standards. This enhancement will enable the operator to choose the PRBT server from a wider range of different kind of PRBT servers available in the market.

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3.3.2.2 Overview for Supplementary Services and General Subscriber Services MSC Server offers a comprehensive set of Supplementary Services and General Subscriber Services through a plenitude of optional features. Table 5 shows the supplementary services that can be supported by MSC Server. Supplementary Service Description ECT Explicit Call Transfer CLIP, CLIR, COLP, COLR Calling Line Identification Services (also

part of the extended basic package) CFU, CFB, CFNRy, CFNRc Call Forwarding Services (also part of the

extended basic package) CW, HOLD Call Waiting and Call Hold (also part of the

extended basic package) MPTY Multi Party (also part of the extended basic

package) CUG Closed User Group AoCI, AoCC Advice of Charge Services BAOC, BAOIC, BOIC-exHC, BAIC, BAIC-Roam

Call Barring Services (also part of the extended basic package)

Emlpp Enhanced Multi Level Precedence and Pre-emption

Table 5: Supplementary Services Supported by MSC Server Apart from the Supplementary Services, Ericsson has developed innovative services using standard interfaces and protocols. These services allow mobile operators with possibilities for service differentiation towards their subscribers. Some examples of such services are: • Subscription type dependent analysis • Single personal number • Dual numbering • Unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) • Support for network identity and time zone (NITZ) • Announcement at disconnection (post answer) (also part of the extended

basic package) For positioning MSC Server functionality evolves consequently release by release to support the latest related requirements. Price Objects for Optional Features of the area �Supplementary Services and General Subscriber Services� valid for MSC Server, see table 6 below:


using SCC based pricing Upgrade to MSC server R12, using SCC based pricing

Call Forwarding Services (Also included in Extended Basic Package)

A/INF 902 211/3

Call Barring Services (Also included in Extended Basic Package)

A/INF 902 213/2

Advice of Charge A/INF 902 215/4 Call Waiting and Call Hold (Also included in Extended Basic Package)

A/INF 902 269/3

Single Personal Number in MSC A/INF 902 273/1 Multi Party Service (Also included in Extended Basic Package)

A/INF 902 290/2

Calling Line Identification Services (Also A/INF 902 291/2

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included in Extended Basic Package) Connected Line Identification Services (ETSI only, also included in Extended Basic Package)

A/INF 902 292/1

Dual Numbering A/INF 902 295/2 Announcement at Disconnection (Also included in Extended Basic Package)

A/INF 902 297/1

Closed User Group (ETSI only) A/INF 902 2125/1 Unstructured SS data in MSC A/INF 902 2177/1 Network Identity and Time Zone A/INF 902 1299/1 Support for Subscription Type Dependent Analysis

A/INF 902 2329/1

Explicit Call Transfer A/INF 902 1330/1 Automatic Meet Me Service A/INF 902 1419/1 Deferred Mobile Terminating Location Request

A/INF 902 1422/1

Calling Number Display � CND (UK ISUP needed)

A/INF 902 2467/1

Call in Progress Tone A/INF 902 2493/2 Enhanced Multi-Level Precedence and Pre-emption

A/INF 902 2619/2

Positioning A/INF 902 5011/5 AA/FAJ 122 5011/5 Cause of no Calling Line Identification (WCDMA for TTC only)

A/INF 902 5014/1

Mobile Subscriber priority level for Channel Allocation (GSM only)

A/INF 902 5117/1

Dual Transfer Mode for GSM (GSM only)

A/INF 902 1493/1

Personalized Ring Back Tone A/INF 902 1647/4 AA/INF 902 1647/4 Support for Text Telephony (TTY) (GSM ANSI only))

A/INF 902 5021/2

Anonymous Call Rejection A/INF 902 1753/1

Missed Call Alert A/INF 902 1947/1 Routing of USSD to an External Node A/INF 902 1948/1

Table 6

3.3.3 Datacom Services

3.3.3.1 Highlight for Datacom Services The optional feature 3G.324M Multimedia Support has been enhanced to cover also ANSI standard. FAX Services feature has been enhanced for the support of the Channel Mode Modification procedure in Mobile Softswitch Architecture.

3.3.3.2 Overview for Datacom Services

The circuit switched datacom support can be further enhanced with the help of some interesting optional features. For GSM it is possible to increase the maximum speed for circuit-switched data calls from 9.6 kbit/s to up to a maximum of 57.6 kbit/s (for WCDMA the basic level is 64kbit/s already). This is achieved by combining High-Speed Circuit-Switched Data (HSCSD) and 14.4 kbit/s data channel coding. Multimedia capabilities according to the 3G.324M variant of H.324 for 3G mobile networks can also be supported. In multimedia user rates for WCDMA and GSM differ from each other. Moreover, for WCDMA possibilities can be provided to connect a 3G.324M mobile subscriber to a subscriber (mobile or fixed) using another addressing scheme like SIP or H.323 (example: MSN messenger or Netmeeting).

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The two-stage dialling feature provides support in the MSC Server node for transporting two addresses (B-number + an e-mail-like address) from/to the mobile terminal, and by that providing possibilities to connect a mobile subscriber to a subscriber (mobile or fixed) using another addressing scheme like SIP or H.323 (example: MSN messenger or Netmeeting).

The B-number is used in the MSC Server (WCDMA) to route to the VIG, while the e-mail-like address (sent in the UUI field) is used by the VIG to route the call to the IP-based endpoint. Price Objects for Optional Features of the area �Datacom Services� valid for MSC Server, see table 7&8 below:


using SCC based pricing Upgrade to MSC Server R12, using SCC based pricing

3G.324M Multimedia Support A/INF 902 2956/4 Two-stage Dialling Support for VIG System in WCDMA (WCDMA for ETSI only)

A/INF 902 1397/2

FAX Services (Also included in Extended Basic Package)

A/INF 902 268/4 AA/INF 902 268/4

Table 7

Following table is for the feature that data channel as specific price parameters is used.

Table 8

3.3.4 Charging and Accounting

3.3.4.1 Highlight for Charging and Accounting

With a new optional feature, Real Time Charging for All, means are provided to have a real time charging solution, which is integrated in the Ericsson MSC. This solution provides a capacity efficient and less complex real time charging solution for own subscribers roaming within the home network. One important application for this solution is handling of Prepaid services in a capacity efficient manner. The solution is based on Ericsson Light Weight Credit Control protocol (using Diameter principles), which is a simple, efficient and dedicated protocol for real time charging of high volume applications.


using data channel based pricing

Upgrade to MSC Server R12, using data channel based pricing

High-Speed Datacom Service (GSM only)

INF 902 2954/2

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Light Weight Diameter

CC ProtocolEricssonMSC

CCN(Credit)

Billing / Customer Care System

(Business Support)

xml

Light Weight Diameter

CC ProtocolEricssonMSC

CCN(Credit)

Billing / Customer Care System

(Business Support)

xml

Figure 3: Real Time Charging for All in MSC R12

MSC fulfils the role of a Service Element including the Diameter Credit-control Client function in the IETF Diameter architecture.

By using a new optional feature Global Call Reference (GCR), it is possible to identify a call uniquely within a network and across networks. The GCR is output in the Call Data Records, to link, correlate and trace charging records related to a call that is processed in several nodes in one or several networks. Billing systems when processing charging data generated by several nodes, respectively networks, can use the GCR.

3.3.4.2 Overview for Charging and Accounting

Charging mechanism for both post- and prepaid charging as well as accounting mechanisms towards other operators can be made more flexible through the use of optional features.

Examples of charging related options: • Geographical zones with different tariffs within a mobile network • Charging in relation to ported numbers (number portability) • Charging in relation to advanced SMS services • Hot Billing

Examples of accounting related options: • Accounting functionality in MSC (also included in the extended basic

package) • SCCP and MTP Accounting

Price Objects for Optional Features of the area �Charging and Accounting� valid for MSC Server, see table 9&10 below:

Price Object Numbers Price Object Name MSC/MGW new/expansion,

using SCC based pricing Upgrade to MSC/MGW R12, using SCC based pricing

Accounting (Also included in Extended Basic Package)

A/INF 902 220/1

Geographical Differentiated Charging

A/INF 902 2129/1

Charging Support for Number Portability

A/INF 902 1303/2

Linking of Call Data Records in MSC and SSF

A/INF 902 2354/1

Linking of Call Data Records Inter - MSC

A/INF 902 2448/1

Account Codes A/INF 902 2460/1 SCCP Accounting (ETSI only)) A/INF 902 2492/1 MTP Accounting (ETSI only)) A/INF 902 2494/1 Event Triggered Call Data Record A/INF 902 2535/2 Rounding of the chargeable call duration

A/INF 902 1666/1

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Hot Billing A/INF 902 2984/1 Charging of SMS Based on Destination and Origin

A/INF 902 5009/1

Indication of Mobile Tariff Area to Mobile Subscriber

A/INF 902 5157/1

Global Call Reference (ETSI only) A/INF 902 1724/1

Table 9

Following table is for the feature that node as price parameter is used.

Price Object Numbers Price Object Name MSC Server

new/expansion, using node based pricing

Upgrade to MSC Server R12, using node based pricing

Real Time Charging For All INF 902 1879/1

Table 10

3.3.5 Intelligent Networks and CAMEL Services

3.3.5.1 Highlight for Intelligent Networks and CAMEL Services

CAMEL phase 4 is enhanced with the following added functions:

• Call Party Handling (within a 2 party call configuration). This enables announcements and collection of DTMF input not only at the beginning of the call, but also during an active call or at the end of the call. It allows forcing the release of a certain call party. It opens new possibilities for tele-internet services, call back services and calendar functions.

• Change of Position Detection Point. Location based applications can make use of this handover related information.

• Reporting of IMEI-SV and MS Class Mark 2 at InitialDP / InitialDP-SMS. Information about the capabilities of the end-user terminal is useful for certain service applications.

• Transfer of Calling Party Number and Original Calling Party ID to the Assisting Intelligent Peripheral (IP). This allows the IP to execute service logic, which is specific to the end-user.

• CAMEL ph4 subset negotiation mechanism. This makes it much easier for operators to set up roaming agreements with other operators.

3.3.5.2 Overview for Intelligent Networks and CAMEL Services

Support for Intelligent Networks and CAMEL services is achievable through related optional features. The Customised Applications for Mobile network Enhanced Logic (CAMEL) feature is a GSM Phase 2+ and WCDMA network feature providing the mechanisms to support operator-specific services that are not covered by standardised GSM or WCDMA services, even while roaming outside the Home PLMN (HPLMN).

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The operator-specific services are implemented using Intelligent Network (IN) principles, whereby the CAMEL network feature provides the mechanisms necessary for integrating IN functional entities (SRF, SSF and SCF) into the GSM/WCDMA network, including support for roaming. This feature implements the gsmSSF and gsmSRF functions and necessary mobile IN access functions into the MSC and GMSC nodes as shown in figure 3 below.

CAMEL

MAP

HLR

gsmSSF

CAMELServiceEnvironment

Camel Application Protocol (CAP)

ServiceDataPoint

Service Management FunctionService Creation Environment

gsmSRF MSC MSC

ServiceCapability

Server

OpenService

Architectur

OpenService

Architectur

gsmSCF

network boundary

Figure 3: MSC & CAMEL Architecture

CAMEL is an integral part of ETSI and 3G PP standards. CAMEL is an integral part of ETSI and 3G PP standards. It plays an important role in providing roaming subscribers with the same services as when being connected to their home network. Overall, CAMEL provides an excellent tool for increasing ARPU through traffic generating services and/or value added services. As CAMEL is a network feature providing a generic capability based upon IN principles, it is possible to support a large number of different services, such as Virtual Private Networks, intelligent routing and call completion services, user interactive services, real time charging etc. The CAP protocol enables interconnection with a variety of Service Network nodes, such as Service Control Points, Prepaid/Charging systems or Service Capability Servers as defined by Parlay/OSA. Besides CAMEL, MSC also supports IN services that are based on CS1 ETSI Core INAP and Ericsson Enhanced CS1 INAP (CS1+). Price Objects for Optional Features of the area �Intelligent Networks and CAMEL Services� valid for MSC Server, see table 11 below:


new/expansion, using SCC based pricing

Upgrade to MSC Server R12, using SCC based pricing

CAMEL phase 3 A/INF 902 1301/2 CAMEL phase 4 A/INF 902 1302/2 AA/INF 902 1302/2 Extended CAMEL Support (WCDMA only)

A/INF 902 2499/1

Geographical Coordinates A/INF 902 2500/1 CAMEL phase 3 Serving Network Dialled Services

A/INF 902 1549/1

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CAMEL phase 2 Support A/INF 902 2618/4 Ericsson Enhanced Intelligent Networks Capability Set 1 for Mobile Networks

A/INF 902 1637/3 (expansion only)

AA/INF 902 1637/3

Table 11

3.3.6 Network Quality and Efficient Infrastructure

3.3.6.1 Highlight for Network Quality and Efficient Infrastructure

Many new and enhanced optional features are introduced in the area of Network Quality and Efficient Infrastructure. Also significant enhancements of existing optional features are available. The new feature Signaling Support for IP Transport enables MSC Server to support the transport of the Circuit Switched traffic over IP based transport backbone. This means the possibility to support the use of IP bearers by transferring IP Bearer Control Protocol (IPBCP) information between the MGW�s through specified tunneling mechanisms. This feature provides the operator with a possibility to Circuit Switched (CS) traffic (speech and CS data) over an IP based transport backbone. This is especially attractive for operators, that use an IP based transport backbone also for other services e.g. as a GPRS operator or as an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Such IP multi-service use cases allow the operator to optimise the overall transmission related costs. With this feature the operator make a strategically significant move towards �All IP� solutions. Transcoder Free Operation (TrFO) is a new feature that enables end-to-end speech quality and transmission costs saving between Media Gateway�s (MGW�s). The transport of compressed voice in TrFO operations is established from one user equipment (UE) through the radio access network (RAN) and wireless core network (CN) with ATM or IP packet switched transport. This feature enables the MSC server to use Bearer Independent Call Control (BICC) CS2 signalling procedures to control and establish. TFO/TrFO interworking as a new optional feature provides bandwidth efficiency together with improved or maintained speech quality for GSM with ATM or IP based packet backbone. Tandem Free Operation (TFO) provides improved speech quality for TDM backbone without transmission savings. When TFO and Transcoder Free Operation (TrFO) are combined together with packet backbone, it is possible to provide transmission savings with improved or maintained speech quality for GSM to GSM, GSM to WCDMA and GSM to PSTN calls. TrFO is used to link in additional transcoders in the MGw while TFO is used between BSC and MGw transcoders to avoid multiple transcoding stages. New feature Compressed Speech in the Core Network allows the MSC server to negotiate and control establishment of �compressed voice� transport between Media Gateway�s (MGW�s). This feature offers transport costs saving through the GSM layered architecture networks with ATM or IP transport. The MSC server uses the Out-of-Band Transcoder Control (OoBTC) as control mechanism within BICC signalling.

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MSC in Pool, which in the previous release was made available for GSM, is now available for WCDMA as well. MSC Pool is defined as a pool of MSC nodes linked to a number of BSC or RNC nodes. Each BSC or RNC is connected to each MSC node of the pool. When a subscriber roams into a Pool Area, the BSC or the RNC selects one of the MSC nodes in the pool, according to a traffic distribution algorithm. The subscriber remains registered in the same MSC until he moves out of the Pool Area.

The optional feature Signalling Transport over IP (SIGTRAN) is enhanced

• with high signaling capacity

• with improved operator handling

• with availability for TTC (Japan market)

With the new feature, Destination Based Routing of SMS, MSC routes the SMSs based on destination, instead of delivering it always to SMS-SC that is configured in the Mobile Station. For example short messages that are destined to a machine (e.g. televoting) are delivered to a dedicated node rather than the SMS-SC. This solution increases the efficiency of SMS handling for SMS-SCs and the network, by passing SMS-SC hence reducing the load on the node.

The optional feature SS7 Supervision is enhanced for ANSI so that it treats several additional events as alarms leading to corresponding alarm printouts. This enhancement increases the visibility and flexibility to detect and react to event related problems.

With the introduction of layered architecture technology the use of BICC over ATM bearer is becoming more common. The feature International Gateway has therefore been enhanced to support the �international gateway functionality� also when BICC over ATM is used. This enables operators to directly connect PLMNs located in different countries via BICC over ATM when this feature is activated in both networks. Applying BICC over ATM allows operators to reduce interconnection expenses and provides the opportunity to take advantage of advanced features like Transcoder Free Operation (TrFO) across international borders. Supporting TrFO across country borders improves the speech quality and reduces the transmission costs. Nb and Mc Interfaces over Satellite Links feature enables deployment of Mobile Soft switch Solution (MSS) to remote access sites that are connected to the other sites via satellite links.

The benefits for operator is that MSS Solutions provide cost efficient deployment options with �local switching� where a M-MGw is installed in a remote site, next to a BSC and controlled by an MSC Server from the central site. When terrestrial connection between remote sites and the central site is not available, the Operator can use satellite links for remote sites. The name of WCDMA Extension feature is changed to Dual Access. The feature is also enhanced with a possibility to support GSM access in addition to WCDMA access for MSC server product. The feature enables the SW upgrade of a single access node (GSM or WCDMA) to a combined GSM/WCDMA node.

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3.3.6.2 Overview for Network Quality and Efficient Infrastructure The support for low CAPEX and OPEX on one hand, good quality of the mobile network experienced by the subscriber on the other hand can be further enhanced with the help of some interesting optional features. MSC Server provides functionality in order to make mobile networks more robust and less sensitive to isolated failures, thereby achieving higher in-service performance. As examples for features that empower such benefits are:

• SCCP Congestion Control. • SS7 Supervision

An efficient network infrastructure allows mobile operators to use transmission and node resources effectively, to have improved capacity figures, more flexibility and less operation and maintenance costs. As examples for features that empower such benefits are

• WCDMA Extension (this feature is ordered by selecting �GSM and WCDMA� as the wanted system)

• Signalling gateway • Support of multiple frequency bands • Handling of Half Rate (GSM) • Circuit Pool Handling

With charging audit function it is possible to detect, if some of the charging data is lost due to the data transcript faults in analysis tables. Price Objects for Optional Features of the area �Network Quality and Efficient Infrastructure� valid for MSC Server, see table 12, 13&14 below:




Charging Audit Function A/INF 902 1058/1 Call Dropback A/INF 902 2100/1 SS7 Supervision (Also included in Extended Basic Package)

A/INF 902 2141/2 AA/INF 902 2141/2

Support of Multiple Frequency Bands (GSM only)

A/INF 902 2207/2

Signalling Transport over IP (SIGTRAN)

A/INF 902 1294/3 AA/INF 902 1294/3

Signaling Support for IP Transport A/INF 902 1293/1 Adaptive Automatic Congestion Control (AACC) (UK ISUP)

A/INF 902 1526/1

SCCP Congestion Control (ETSI only)

A/INF 902 2595/2

International Gateway A/INF 902 1609/1 AA/INF 902 1609/1 Signalling Gateway A/INF 902 1616/2 Support of Mobile Traffic Recording A/INF 902 2624/1 Radio Network Call Release Reason in Call Data Records

A/INF 902 2899/3

Handling of Half Rate (GSM only) A/INF 902 2130/2 Support of GPRS Mobiles in Operation Mode A or B (GSM only)

A/INF 902 2611/1

Dual Access A/INF 902 5012/3 Circuit Pool Handling (GSM only) A/INF 902 5155/4 BICC Monitoring A/INF 902 1395/1 Transcoder Free Operation (TrFO) A/INF 902 1528/1

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Compressed Speech in the Core Network

A/INF 902 1529/1

TFO/TrFO interworking A/INF 902 1866/1 Destination based routing of SMS A/INF 902 1937/1 Nb and Mc Interfaces over Satellite Links

A/INF 902 1960/1

Table 12

Following tables are for those features that specific price parameters are used, such as PRA, BA, SS7 link, node, data channel etc.

Price Object Numbers

Price Object Name MSC Server new/expansion, using node based pricing

Upgrade to MSC Server R12, using node based pricing

MSC in Pool INF 902 1297/2 1/INF 902 1297/2

Table 13


new/expansion, using SS7 link based pricing

Upgrade to MSC server R12, using SS7 link based pricing

ANSI / ITU Overhead Converter (GSM for ANSI only)

INF 902 2514/1

Table 14

3.3.7 Security and Fraud Prevention

3.3.7.1 Highlight for Security and Fraud Prevention

MSC R12 enhances the optional features Legal Intercept (ANSI) and Remote Control Equipment (ETSI) with the following aspects:

The enhancement added with Wireless Priority Service � Full Operating Capability feature is that the layered architecture for GSM (ANSI) is supported. In the previous version of the feature only the non-layered architecture for GSM was supported. It allows qualified and authorised end-users to obtain priority access to radio traffic channels and trunks during situations when Commercial Mobile Radio network congestion is blocking call attempts. With this feature calls can be given �end-to-end� priority treatment, across all call paths, mobile -mobile, mobile-fixed and fixed-mobile.

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3.3.7.2 Overview for Security and Fraud Prevention

The MSC includes security functions that strengthen the operator�s and the subscriber�s security against illegal activities.

In addition to the good level of basic security and fraud prevention mechanisms MSC Server offers a good set of optional features to enhance this area even further. For the full set of these options please look at the list below. More information can be found in the related feature descriptions. Price Objects for Optional Features of the area �Security and Fraud Prevention� valid for MSC Server, see table 15 below:




Operator Determined Barring (Also included in Extended Basic Package)

A/INF 902 293/3

Routing of Call from a Grey listed IMEI (Also included in Extended Basic Package)

A/INF 902 299/1

Remote Control Equipment (ETSI) A/INF 902 2105/11 AA/INF 902 2105/11 MAP Policing (ETSI) A/INF 902 2128/3 MTP Policing (ETSI) A/INF 902 2176/2 Call Tear Down A/INF 902 2339/1 SCCP Policing (ETSI) A/INF 902 2491/1 Immediate Service Termination (IST) A/INF 902 1517/1 Enhanced IMEI check A/INF 902 5131/1 Supervision and disconnection of long duration calls

A/INF 902 5159/1

Wireless Priority Service � Full Operating Capability (ANSI)

A/INF 902 1421/2 AA/INF 902 1421/2

Legal Intercept (ANSI) A/INF 902 2568/7 AA/INF 902 2568/7 Lawful Interception of non local numbers at outgoing call

A/INF 902 6088/1

Lawful Interception of Location Update events

A/INF 902 6089/1

Gateway Message Screening (GSM for ANSI only)

A/INF 902 2927/1

Table 15

3.4 Customisations

Within the MSC Server SW, it is possible to add customized functionality on top of the standard SW release content.

The supplied SW code for such customisations will be in the form of additional AXE Assembly Language Statements inserted in the relevant SW Units.

Reasons to request customisations of the MSC Server SW could include:

• Highly end-user driven requirements for value added functions

• To solve interoperability problems with 3rd party equipment in the network

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RTU Licenses are required to have the MSC Server SW modified per customer request.

The customisations can be lifted to the next release of the MSC Server SW Product Package in order to secure backwards compatibility of the customized function after a network upgrade.

It can be possible to order multiple instances of the following Customisation objects:

• New Customisation, simple

• New Customisation, medium complexity

• New Customisation, complex

• Lift of Customisation Price Objects for Customisations, see table 16 below:

Price Object Name Price Object number MSC Product Customisation INF 901 3063/1

Table 16

3.5 Price Objects Overview for Customer Product Information (CPI)

Customer Product Information (CPI) is the technical information needed to handle Ericsson products throughout the product lifecycle.

The Ericsson CPI can be ordered from SW PP and delivered by CD-ROM, Download (access to CPI on extranet) or CD and Download.

Price Object numbers of the CPI with CD-ROM or Download is listed below:

INF 901 1787 CPI with CD-ROM

3.6 Characteristics

Note that the license only stipulates the capacity and functionality that the customer is allowed to use. It is not a guarantee that the licensed functionality and capacity is really available as this may depend on many other factors such as factual HW or SW limitations, used traffic profile, local regulations, other contract agreements etc. For more information about capacity on HW, please refer to traffic model and product description for CN Server R4.0.

3.7 HW Product Packages

As this PPD represents the Software Product Packaging only, please for further HW Product Package information, refer to CN Server V5.0.

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4 Commercial View of MSC Server SW Product Packages

An MSC Server SW Product Package consists of the following parts: • Right To Use (RTU) Licenses for selected MSC Server functionality and capacity • Customer Product Information (CPI) • SW code for the selected MSC Server functionality and capacity

All SW is licensed; i.e. the Right To Use (RTU) the SW is purchased while Ericsson remains the owner of the SW. The SW licensing regulates the customers� rights regarding use of features and capacity in Ericsson products.

Ericsson has the right to make audits to verify functionality and capacity usage. Note that the supply of RTU Licenses and CPI is different from the supply of SW code.

4.1 SW Product Package Choices

This chapter describes the choices for defining an MSC Server SW Product Package. Different choices are described in the order of appearance in the ordering/configuration system.

4.1.1 Configuration Type

Choose between: • New Sales • Capacity Expansion • New Feature Expansion • Capacity Expansion & New Feature Expansion • Upgrade Sales • Upgrade & Capacity Expansion • Upgrade & New Feature Expansion • Upgrade & Capacity Expansion & New Feature Expansion

New Sales is for licensing SW for new nodes for a certain capacity. For more information see also chapter 4.1.1.1.

Capacity or/and New Feature Expansion is for licensing functional expansion i.e. new SW features and/or for licensing capacity expansion. For more information see also chapter 4.1.1.2.

Upgrade Sales with or without Capacity or/and New Feature Expansion are for licensing an upgrade of already licensed SW, and it is also for licensing new SW features in addition to the upgrade. Capacity-wise it is possible to either license for the already licensed amount of capacity or to license for increased amount of capacity. For more information see also chapter 4.1.1.3.

Choosing Upgrade or Expansion Sales affects some of the further choices (network type, node type, standard, capacity etc.) in such a way that both the Present and New Total value for these choices need to be defined. For New Sales only the New Total value is asked.

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Note: In case the SW Licensing is done for the first time although certain SW functionality is being used by the operator already up to certain predefined capacity limit, then "New Sales" as Configuration Type should be selected, in which the total capacity after the upgrade to R12 and the quantity of current features in R11 and new total quantity of features in R12 should be filled in. In this case the total reference price calculated by the ordering tool will not be correct for this first time registering the license. Please turn to local price management for consultation.

In the following subchapters it is being described how the chosen Configuration Type affects how the licensed functionality can be selected.

For the actual contents of the feature packages and individual options, please see chapter 3.

4.1.1.1 New Sales

When this is chosen, means all optional features can be selected. Basic Package is always included and does not need to be explicitly selected. In addition to this, Extended Basic Package can be selected as well.

Capacity Quantity = New total

4.1.1.2 Capacity or/and New Feature Expansion

Capacity Expansion

When this is chosen, means the capacity expansion for present features. In this case, Basic Package is always included and does not need to be explicitly selected. In addition to this, Extended Basic Package can be selected as well.

Capacity Quantity = New total � Present

New Feature Expansion

When this is chosen, means any new feature expansions for existing capacity. In this case, Basic Package is not included and shall not be pulled out, but Extended Basic Package can be selected if it was not bought before.

Capacity Quantity = New total =Present

Capacity and New Feature Expansion

When this is chosen, means the capacity expansion for present features and any new feature expansions for existing capacity. In this case, Basic Package is always included and does not need to be explicitly selected. In addition to this, Extended Basic Package can be selected as well.

For Capacity Expansion, Capacity Quantity = New total � Present

For New feature Expansion, Capacity Quantity = New total =Present

4.1.1.3 Upgrade with or without Capacity or/and New Feature Expansion

Upgrade

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Choose upgrade path between:

• Upgrade from R11 to R12.1

• Upgrade from R10 to R12.1

• Upgrade from R12.0 to R12.1

When any of above option is chosen, means upgrade present features without capacity expansions. In this case, Upgrade of Basic Package is always included and does not need to be explicitly selected.

Capacity Quantity = Present

Upgrade with Capacity Expansion

When this is chosen, means upgrade present features with capacity expansions. In this case, Upgrade of Basic Package is not included.

Capacity Quantity = New total � Present

Upgrade with New Feature Expansion

When this is chosen, means upgrade any new features without capacity expansions. In this case, Upgrade of Basic Package is always included and does not need to be explicitly selected.

Capacity Quantity = New total = Present

Upgrade with Capacity and New Feature Expansion

When this is chosen, means upgrade present and any new features with capacity expansions. In this case, Upgrade of Basic Package is always included and does not need to be explicitly selected.

For Upgrade with Capacity Expansion, Capacity Quantity = New total � Present

For Upgrade with New feature Expansion, Capacity Quantity = New total =Present

4.1.2 Customer Type

If the choice for the Configuration Type is new sales or upgrade sales, then as a next choice the type of use of the product is asked (for expansion sales this question does not appear). Choose between:

• Commercial Use • Ericsson Internal

Commercial Use is the valid choice for a product to be used in a commercial environment. All products connected to a commercial system and capable of being used in a commercial way belong to this category. Also terms like early commercial or limited commercial are terms for a commercial use.

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Ericsson Internal is the valid choice for a product to be used as part of an Ericsson Internal Test System and is not used commercially or for any other purposes than test purposes by any other party than Ericsson. With this choice RTU is granted for all MSC Server R12 SW with unlimited capacity. If Ericsson Internal is chosen all other questions related to SW product package choices are skipped and a license for Ericsson Internal Use with unlimited capacity and with all functionality will be created.

4.1.3 Standard

Choose between:

• ETSI • ANSI

ETSI (European Telecommunication Standardization Institute) is a standard used in most countries of the world, while ANSI (American National Standards Institute) is a standard, which is mainly used in the North America and also in many South American countries. Note! For SW Licenses for China or for Japan choose ETSI.

4.1.4 Network Type

Choose between:

• GSM • WCDMA • GSM and WCDMA

For Upgrade Sales and Expansion Sales the following �Present � New Total� -combinations are supported: • GSM-GSM • WCDMA � WCDMA • GSM and WCDMA � GSM and WCDMA • GSM � GSM and WCDMA • WCDMA � GSM and WCDMA

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4.1.5 License Type

Choose between: • Network based license • Node based license

4.1.6 Customisations

• Yes • No

Choose �Yes� leads the supply products for customisations are delivered.

4.1.7 SW Code supply choice

One of the following options needs to be chosen:

• CD • Download

4.1.8 Customer Product Information (CPI) One of the following options needs to be chosen: • CD-ROM • Download • CD-ROM and Download

4.1.9 Capacity

4.1.9.1 General

• SCC

o For MSC-S, SCC is mandatory.

• Node

o Node as price object will be only used for the feature �MSC in pool�, not for other features.

o Node, not as price object is defined as option in ECP and CBS/VC in order to introduce the network based license.

SCC: From 500 to maximum number of SCCs in steps of 100 SCCs. The maximum amount of SCC per node has to be calculated for each case and is dependent on traffic model, choice of HW Product Package and included processor. Node: free number

Note that the license only stipulates the capacity and functionality that the customer is allowed to use. It is not a guarantee that the amount of licensed capacity is really available as this depends on the available HW capacity and also on SW limits, that may occur with a certain traffic profile.

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For Upgrade Sales and Expansion Sales capacity for New Total must be equal to or greater than the capacity for Present.

The chosen amount of capacity is valid for all the licensed functionality with the exemption that there exist a few optional features, for which the amount of licensed capacity is defined using other terms. For information about these features please see chapter 4.1.9.2.

4.1.9.2 Features where specific capacity terms are applied

In addition to the general capacity unit there exists certain optional features, for which the licensed capacity must be defined using other terms.

For the following feature the licensed capacity is defined as �number of MSC nodes� (free number):

• MSC in Pool

For the following feature the licensed capacity is defined as �number of SS7 links� (free number):

• ANSI/ITU Overhead Converter

For the following features the licensed capacity is defined as �number of data channels� (free number):

• High-Speed Datacom Service

5 Abbreviations ANSI American National Standards Institute AoCI Advice of Charge (Information) AoCC Advice of Charge (Charging) APG Adjunct Processor Group ARPU Average Revenue Per User AUC Authentication Centre BAIC Barring of All Incoming Calls BAIC-Roam Barring of All Incoming Calls when roaming outside the home

PLMN country BAOC Barring of All Outgoing Calls BOIC Barring of Outgoing International Calls BOIC-exHC Barring of Outgoing International Calls except those directed to

the Home PLMN Country BC Bearer Capability BSC Base Station Controller BSS Base Station System BSSAP BSS Application Part BSSMAP BSS Management Application Part CAMEL Customised Applications for Mobile network Enhanced Logic

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CAP CAMEL Application Part CAS Channel Associated Signalling CDR Call Data Record CFB Call Forwarding on mobile subscriber Busy CFU Call Forwarding Unconditional CFNRy Call Forwarding on No Reply CFNRc Call Forwarding on mobile subscriber No Reachable CIP Call In Progress tone CS Capability Set (CS1, CS 1+) DSS1 Digital Subscriber Signalling system No.1 ETSI European Telecommunication Standard Institute FIGS Fraud Information Gathering System FNR Flexible Number Register FTP File Transfer Protocol GPRS General Packet Radio System HLR Home Location Register HOLD Call Hold HPLMN Home PLMN HSCSD High Speed Circuit Switched Data IAS Integrated Access System IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity IN Intelligent Networks INAP Intelligent Network Application Part IOG Input/Output Group IP Internet Protocol IPN Interplatform Network ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network ISUP ISDN User Part IWF Interworking Function LCS Location Services MAP Mobile Application Part MGW Media Gateway MSC Server Mobile Switching Centre Server MTP Message Transfer Part NITZ Network Identity and Time Zone OSS Operations Support System PLMN Public Land Mobile Network PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network SCC Simultaneously Call Capacity SCCP Signalling Connection Control Part SCF Service Control Function SCP Service Control Point SGSN Serving GPRS Support Node SGw Signalling Gateway SIGTRAN SIGnalling TRANsport

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SMS Short Message Service SMS-SC Short Message Service Centre SSF Service Switching Function SSP Service Switching Point STP Signalling Transfer Point TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TDM Time Division Multiplex TSC Transit Switching Centre TUP Telephone User Part UDI Unrestricted Digital Information USSD Unstructured Supplementary Service Data VLR Visitor Location Register

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Software product package MSCS R12