Overview of SIGTRAN SIGTRAN is a set of rules used for carrying signaling protocols over the Internet, extending the SS7 protocol family. It keeps the same call management ideas as SS7 but uses a different transport called Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP), which is a type of Internet Protocol (IP). In cases where super high availability isn't needed, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) can be used instead of SCTP.
A common use for SIGTRAN is in signaling gateways that connect voice over IP networks with traditional telephone networks. The gateway takes signaling messages from the SS7 network and sends them over the IP side using SIGTRAN. SIGTRAN-SS7 over IP helps manage signaling traffic between an application and the core network. It allows user applications to connect directly to IMS and LTE networks for services like mobility, charging, and location. Many companies offer SIGTRAN Stacks, providing benefits like a flexible architecture that can grow with service volume and the ability to move applications from TDM SS7 to SIGTRAN Stack setups.
Various companies offer SIGTRAN (SS7/IP) software source code solutions, allowing smooth blending of PSTN and IP protocols. The design and implementation of the transport protocol are moving towards offering services of either TCP or SCTP on top of IP. This is crucial for network operators and equipment vendors as networks need real-time, in-sequence delivery of messages. Among various data applications on the telecommunication network, the messaging service known as SMS is considered the most commonly used. Currently, SMS applications are mainly used for authentication purposes in online shopping and banking services.
Covered Aspects:Report Attribute/Metric | Details |
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Market Opportunities | Increase in the migration to intelligent networks to increase overall network reliability. |
Market Dynamics | Increase in demand for tear-down telephone call connection.Increase in service demand for local number portability. |
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