SIST ETS 300 670:1999

Overview

SIST ETS 300 670:1999 is a Slovenian standard that aligns with ETSI’s ETS 300 670, based on ITU-T Recommendation Q.1551 (1997). This standard specifies the network application layer protocol necessary for implementing the first phase of Universal Personal Telecommunications (UPT) using Intelligent Network (IN) technologies. The document outlines the use of Intelligent Network Application Protocols (INAPs) within the Intelligent Network Capability Set 1 (CS1) to support UPT Service Set 1. It is essential for service providers, network operators, and equipment manufacturers aiming to deliver flexible, user-centric telecommunication services.

Key Topics

• Intelligent Network (IN): A concept in telecommunication networks that enables rapid introduction of new services by separating service logic from switching functions.
• Intelligent Network Capability Set 1 (CS1): The foundational set of capabilities enabling basic intelligent network services, such as call routing and number translation.
• Intelligent Network Application Protocols (INAPs): Protocols used for signaling between network elements to support IN-based services.
• Universal Personal Telecommunications (UPT): An ITU-T standardized solution allowing users to access telecommunications services via a personal identifier, independent of their location or device.
• UPT Service Set 1: The initial set of basic UPT features enabled through INAPs and CS1, such as personal numbering and mobility management.
• Interoperability: Ensures consistency and compatibility between networks and vendors by adhering to a unified application protocol specification.

Applications

SIST ETS 300 670:1999 provides the necessary protocol specifications for a range of practical telecommunication scenarios:

• Personal Numbering Services: Enables users to be reachable on a single number regardless of device or network.
• User Mobility: Facilitates the delivery of telecommunication services independent of the user's physical location.
• Service Portability: Ensures that users can maintain access to subscribed services as they move between different networks or service providers.
• Rapid Service Deployment: Supports network operators in introducing and managing value-added IN services, including call forwarding, number translation, and customized charging.
• Vendor Interoperability: Allows equipment from different manufacturers to interact seamlessly within IN-enabled networks by following a commonly agreed protocol.

Related Standards

To ensure comprehensive and interoperable network solutions, the following standards are often used alongside SIST ETS 300 670:1999:

• ITU-T Recommendation Q.1551 (1997): The original international standard for INAPs applied within UPT Service Set 1.
• ETSI ETS 300 670: The European version of this protocol specification, identical in technical requirements.
• Intelligent Network Capability Set 1 (CS1) Standards: Specifications relevant to the basic functions and services of IN-based networks.
• UPT Service Standards: Additional ITU-T and ETSI standards targeting advanced UPT phases and enhanced services.
• Signalling System No. 7 (SS7): The common signaling protocol suite that underpins the transport of INAP messages and service logic operations within telecommunication networks.

Keywords: Intelligent Network, INAP, CS1, UPT, Universal Personal Telecommunications, ETSI, ITU-T, protocol specification, telecommunication standards, network application layer, personal numbering, mobility, interoperability.