🟢SCP - Service Control Point
Delivers a service into the network, can connect or maintanaine a database.
CNAM - Caller Name Database
Local Number Portability
HLR
Toll Free Number Database
SMS
Routing Database
E911 Database
Voicemail Box
Service Control Point (SCP)
A Service Control Point (SCP) is a critical component in telecommunications networks. It performs real-time processing of service requests, such as call routing, number translation, and service logic execution.
SCPs ensure efficient and accurate delivery of telecommunication services by interacting with other network elements like switches, databases, and application servers.
Components of SCP
Service Logic Execution Environment (SLEE): Provides the execution framework for the service logic and supports real-time processing requirements.
Database Access: Enables SCP to interact with various databases to retrieve or store necessary data for call processing and service delivery.
Communication Interfaces: Facilitate interaction with other network components such as switches, routers, and application servers to ensure seamless service execution.
Management and Monitoring Tools: Allow for the oversight of SCP performance and operational status, ensuring high availability and reliability of telecommunication services.
Key Functions of SCP
Call Routing: Determines the optimal path for calls within the network.
Number Translation: Converts dialed numbers into a format that the network can process.
Value-Added Services: Supports features like call waiting, call forwarding, and voicemail.
An SCP is vital for maintaining the integrity and efficiency of telecommunications networks by supporting essential services and functions.
CNAM - Caller Name Database
CNAM, short for Caller Name, is a database used in telecommunications to identify and display the name of the calling party to the recipient. When a phone call is made, the CNAM database is queried to retrieve the caller's name, which is then presented to the person receiving the call.
This helps users identify callers and avoid unwanted or unknown calls, enhancing the call management experience and improving user satisfaction in telecommunication services.
HLR - Home Location Register
The Home Location Register (HLR) is a central database in mobile networks that contains details about each subscriber, including their profile, current location, and service permissions. The HLR plays a crucial role in managing the services subscribers can access, as well as in supporting vital functions like call and SMS delivery, authentication, and roaming. It ensures that mobile users receive uninterrupted service as they move between different locations and network areas.
LNP - Local Number Portability
Local Number Portability (LNP) allows subscribers to retain their existing phone numbers when switching from one service provider to another. This process facilitates customer freedom of choice without the inconvenience of changing phone numbers.
LNP involves updates to various databases within the telecommunications network to ensure that calls and messages are correctly routed to the ported number.
It enhances competition among service providers by removing barriers to customer migration.
Routing Database
The Routing Database is a critical component in telecommunications networks responsible for storing and managing data required to ensure the accurate routing of calls and messages. It contains information about network topology, subscriber locations, and the status of various network resources.
By utilizing this database, the network can effectively determine the most efficient path for voice and data communications, accommodating subscriber mobility and number changes, such as those facilitated by Local Number Portability (LNP).
This helps maintain service quality and reliability as subscribers move across different network segments or switch service providers.
Last updated
