GSM 03.66 (SRF For MNP)

ETSI EN 301 716 V7.3.
1 (2000-10)
European Standard (Telecommunications series)
Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+);

Support of Mobile Number Portability (MNP);
Technical Realisation;
Stage 2
(GSM 03.66 Version 7.3.1 Release 1998)
GLOBAL SYSTEM FOR

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
ETSI EN 301 716 V7.3.1 (2000-10)
Reference
DEN/SMG-030366Q7
Keywords
Digital cellular telecommunications system,
Global System for Mobile communications
(GSM), Number Portability
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights ................................................................................................................................5
Foreword.............................................................................................................................................................5
1
Scope ........................................................................................................................................................6
References ................................................................................................................................................6
Definitions and abbreviations...................................................................................................................7
3.1
3.2
Definitions..........................................................................................................................................................7
Abbreviations .....................................................................................................................................................8
General .....................................................................................................................................................9
4.1
4.2
4.3
Overview ............................................................................................................................................................9
Compatibility....................................................................................................................................................10
Common Functionality of the MNP-SRF.........................................................................................................10
Common Architecture for call setup ......................................................................................................13
Annex A (normative):
A.1
IN Call-Related Technical Realisation.........................................................15
Architecture............................................................................................................................................15
A.1.1
A.1.2
A.1.3
A.1.3.1
A.1.3.2
A.1.3.3
A.1.4
A.1.4.1
A.1.4.2
Network Options ..............................................................................................................................................15

No NP Query required - Number is not subject for portability ........................................................................15
NP Query in Number Range Holder Network..................................................................................................16
TQoD - Number is not ported.....................................................................................................................16
TQoD - Number is ported ...........................................................................................................................17
QoHR - Number is ported...........................................................................................................................18
NP Query in Originating Network ...................................................................................................................19
OQoD - Number is not ported ....................................................................................................................19
OQoD Number is ported..........................................................................................................................20
A.2
Information flows...................................................................................................................................22
A.3
Functional requirements of network entities ..........................................................................................28
A.3.1
A.3.1.1
A.3.1.2
A.3.2
A.3.2.1
A.3.3
A.3.3.1
A.4
Functional requirement of GMSC ....................................................................................................................28

Procedure MOBILE_NUMBER_PORTABILITY_IN_QoHR ..................................................................28
Procedure MOBILE_NUMBER_PORTABILITY_IN_TQoD...................................................................30
Functional requirement of MSC .......................................................................................................................32
Procedure MOBILE_NUMBER_PORTABILITY_IN_OQoD ..................................................................32
Functional requirement of NPDB.....................................................................................................................34
Process IDP_NPDB ....................................................................................................................................34
Contents of messages .............................................................................................................................35
A.4.1
A.4.1.1
A.4.2
A.4.2.1
A.4.2.2
A.4.2.3
A.4.2.4
Messages on the ISUP interface .......................................................................................................................35

IAM ............................................................................................................................................................35
Messages on the MSC - NPDB interface .........................................................................................................35
INITIAL DP................................................................................................................................................35
INITIAL DP negative response ..................................................................................................................35
CONNECT .................................................................................................................................................35
CONTINUE................................................................................................................................................35
Annex B (normative):
B.1
B.1.1
B.1.2
B.2
B.2.1
B.2.2
B.2.3
Handling of Non-Call Related Signalling ....................................................36
Handling of Non-call Related Signalling ...............................................................................................36

Routeing Conventions ......................................................................................................................................36
Network Architecture .......................................................................................................................................36
Signalling Scenarios ...............................................................................................................................38

Non-call Related Signalling Message for a Non-ported Number - Indirect Routeing......................................38
Non-call Related Signalling Message for a Ported or Non-ported Number - Direct Routeing.........................39
Non-call Related Signalling Message for a Ported Number - Indirect Routeing..............................................40
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B.3
B.3.1
B.4
B.4.1
B.4.2
B.4.3
B.4.4
B.4.5
B.4.6
B.4.7
B.4.8
B.4.9
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Functional Requirements of Network Entities .......................................................................................41

Procedure MNP_SRF_Non_Call_Related .......................................................................................................41
Signalling Scenarios (informative).........................................................................................................43

Delivery of SMS to a Non-ported Number - Direct Routeing - MNP-SRF acts as SCCP Relay .....................43
Delivery of SMS to a Non-ported Number - Direct Routeing MNP-SRF acts as Higher-level Relay ..........44
Delivery of SMS to a Ported Number - Indirect Routeing ...............................................................................45
Delivery of SMS to a Ported Number Direct Routeing .................................................................................46
International SOR for a Non-ported Number ...................................................................................................47
SOR for a Ported Number - Indirect Routeing .................................................................................................48
Any Time Interrogation for a Ported Number Indirect Routeing ..................................................................49
Any Time Interrogation for a Ported Number Direct Routeing.....................................................................50
CCBS where the Busy Subscriber is a Ported Subscriber Direct Routeing...................................................51
Annex C (normative):
MNP Signalling Relay Function - Call Related Signalling.........................52
C.1
Handling of Call Related Signalling.......................................................................................................52
C.2
Functional Requirements of Network Entities .......................................................................................53
C.2.1
C.2.2
C.3
C.3.1
C.3.2
C.3.3
C.3.4
C.3.5
Procedure MNP_SRF_MATF_Call_Related ...................................................................................................53

Process SRI_NPLR ..........................................................................................................................................53
Call Scenarios.........................................................................................................................................57
Call to a Non-Ported Number or Number Ported into the Network .................................................................57
Call to a Ported Number Originating Network = Subscription Network Direct Routeing .........................58
Mobile Originated Call to a Ported or not known to be Ported Number Originating Network
Subscription Network Direct Routeing ........................................................................................................58
Call to a Ported Number Indirect Routeing ...................................................................................................59
Call to a Ported Number Indirect Routeing with Reference to Subscription Network ..................................60
C.4
Information Flows ..................................................................................................................................61
C.5
Contents of the messages .......................................................................................................................68
C.5.1
C.5.2
C.6
C.6.1
C.6.2
Send Routeing Info...........................................................................................................................................68

Send Routeing Info ack ....................................................................................................................................68
Handling of MAP to ISUP mapping (informative) ................................................................................68

Mapping direction: ISUP to MAP ....................................................................................................................68
Mapping direction: MAP to ISUP ....................................................................................................................69
Annex D (informative):
Status of Technical Specification GSM 03.66..............................................70
History ..............................................................................................................................................................71
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Foreword
This European Standard (Telecommunications series) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Special Mobile
Group (SMG).
The present document specifies alternatives for the realisation of Mobile Number Portability within the digital cellular
telecommunications system.
The contents of the present document are subject to continuing work within SMG and may change following formal
SMG approval. Should SMG modify the contents of the present document it will then be republished by ETSI with an
identifying change of release date and an increase in version number as follows:
Version 7.x.y
where:
7 Indicates GSM Phase 2+ Release 1998;
x the second digit is incremented for technical enhancements, corrections, updates, etc
y the third digit is incremented when editorial only changes have been incorporated in the specification.
National transposition dates

Date of adoption of the present document:
22 September 2000
Date of latest announcement of the present document (doa):
31 December 2000
Date of latest publication of new National Standard

or endorsement of the present document (dop/e):
30 June 2001
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow):
30 June 2001
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Scope
The present document describes several alternatives for the realisation of Mobile Number Portability.
The present document includes information applicable to network operators, service providers, switch and database
manufacturers and national regulators.
It is left to operator and implementation decisions which option, or combination of options, is used, taking into account
the regulatory and architectural constraints that may prevail. The possible implications of these options on internal node
functions and on signalling performance are not covered in the present document.
Normative Annex A of the present document describes the technical realisation of the handling of calls to ported GSM
mobile subscribers using IN technology.
Normative Annex C of the present document describes the technical realisation of the handling of calls to ported GSM
mobile subscribers using Signalling Relay technology.
Normative Annex A and Normative Annex C describe alternative solutions. The network operator may choose the
solution to be used in his network.
Normative Annex B of the present document describes the technical realisation of the handling of non-call related
SCCP signalling for ported GSM mobile subscribers using Signalling Relay technology.
The present document does not specify the porting process.
References
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of the present
document.
References are either specific (identified by date of publication, edition number, version number, etc.) or nonspecific.
For a specific reference, subsequent revisions do not apply.
For a non-specific reference, the latest version applies.
A non-specific reference to an ETS shall also be taken to refer to later versions published as an EN with the
same number.
For this Release 1998 document, references to GSM documents are for Release 1998 versions (version 7.x.y).
[1]
GSM 01.04 (ETR 350): "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+); Abbreviations
and acronyms".
[2]
ETS 300 009 (December 1991): "Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN); CCITT Signalling
System No. 7 - Signalling Connection Control Part (SCCP) [connectionless services] to support
international interconnection".
[3]
GSM 02.66: "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+); Support of Mobile Number
Portability (MNP); Service description. Stage 1".
[4]
GSM 03.18: "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+); Basic call handling ;
Technical realisation".
[5]
GSM 09.02 (ETS 300 974): "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+); Mobile
Application Part (MAP) specification".
[6]
ETS 300 374-1: "Intelligent Network (IN); Intelligent Network Capability Set 1 (CS1); Core
Intelligent Network Application Protocol (INAP); Part 1: protocol specification".
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[7]
EN 302 097 V1.1.2 (1999): "Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN); Signalling System
No.7; ISDN User Part (ISUP); Enhancements for support of Number Portability (NP)".
[8]
EN 300 356-2 (V4.0.0): "Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN); Signalling System No.7;
ISDN User Part (ISUP) version 4 for the international interface; Part 2: ISDN supplemantary
services [ITU-T Recommendation Q.730 modified]".
Definitions and abbreviations
3.1
Definitions
For the purposes of the present document, the following terms and definitions apply:
donor network: the subscription network from which a number is ported in the porting process. This may or may not
be the number range holder network
interrogating network entity: the entity that submits a non-call related signalling message to interrogate the HLR
interrogating network: the network in which the interrogating network entity resides
mobile number portability: the ability for a mobile subscriber to change GSM subscription network within the same
country whilst retaining their original MSISDN(s)
network operator: a GSM PLMN operator
non-call related signalling message: all signalling messages where the MSISDN is used to route the message on SCCP
level except MAP SRI without OR parameter set (i.e. SRI_SMS, SRI for SOR, Send_IMSI, CCBS_Request etc)
number portability database: an Operational database (used in real time at call set-up) which provides portability
information
number portability location register: an internal MAP application terminating function (MATF) in the MNP-SRF
network entity with an (unspecified) interface with a NPDB
number range holder network: the network to which the number range containing the ported number has been
allocated
originating network: the network where the calling party is located
portability domain: a set of GSM PLMNs in a country between which MSISDNs may be ported
portable number: an E.164 number that can be ported between networks in one nation
ported number: a portable number that has undergone the porting process
ported subscriber: the subscriber of a ported number
porting process: a description of the transfer of a number between network operators
recipient network: the network which receives the number in the porting process. This network becomes the
subscription network when the porting process is complete
routeing number: the routeing number is the data stored against the ported number in the Number Portability Database
service key: the Service Key can identify to the entity holding the Number Portability Database that the service logic
for Mobile Number Portability should apply. The Service Key value for Mobile Number Portability is administered in
the MSC, and is passed transparently to the entity holding the Number Portability Database
service provider: an entity which offers service subscriptions to individual subscribers and contracts with a network
operator to implement services for a specific MSISDN. A service provider may contract with more than one network
operator
service provider portability: the transfer of numbers between two unique Service Providers
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subscription network: the network with which the customer's Service Provider has a contract to implement the
customer's services for a specific MSISDN
NOTE:
3.2
The term "recipient network" is used during the porting process. The recipient network becomes the
"subscription network" after completion of the porting process.
Abbreviations
Abbreviations used in the present document are listed in GSM 01.04 ([1]).
For the purposes of the present document, the following abbreviations apply:
GMSC
GMSCB
HLR
HPLMNB
IDP
IE
IF
INE
IPLMN
MATF
MNP
MNP-SRF
MSA
MSB
MSC
NPDB
NPLMN
NPLR
OQoD
PLMN
QoHR
RN
SMS
SOR
SRI
TQoD
TT
VMSC
VMSCB
Gateway MSC
The GMSC in HPLMNB
Home Location Register
The subscription network of the B subscriber
Initial Detection Point
Information Element
Information Flow
Interrogating Network Entity
Interrogating PLMN
MAP application Terminating Function
Mobile Number Portability
Signalling Relay Function for support of MNP
Mobile Station of the A subscriber
Mobile Station of the B subscriber
Mobile service Switching Centre
Number Portability Database
The number range holder network of the B subscriber
Number Portability Location Register
Originating call Query on Digit Analysis
Public Land Mobile Network
Query on HLR Release
Routing Number
Short Message Service
Support of Optimal Routeing
Send Routeing Information
Terminating call Query on Digit Analysis
Translation Type
The Visited MSC
The VMSC of the B subscriber
Further GSM related abbreviations are given in GSM 01.04.
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General
4.1
Overview
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Mobile Number Portability (MNP) is the ability for a mobile subscriber to change the GSM subscription network within
a portability domain whilst retaining her original MSISDN or MSISDNs.
As part of the porting process administrative actions have to be performed by the GSM network operators of the number
range holder network, donor network, recipient network and, as an option, by operators of other national GSM networks
as follows:
a) if the number range holder network is identical with the donor network:
Recipient network:
add an entry in the HLR;

add an entry in the Number Portability Database.
Donor network:
add an entry in the Number Portability Database;

delete the entry related to the ported MSISDNs in the HLR.
Other networks in the portability

domain:
add an entry in the Number Portability Database (if direct

routeing is used).
b) if the number range owner network is identical with the recipient network:
Recipient network:

delete any entry related to the ported MSISDN in the
Number Portability Database.
Donor network:
delete any entry related to the ported MSISDN in the Number

Portability Database;

domain:
delete any entry related to the ported MSISDN in the Number

Portability Database.
c) if the number range holder network is different from both the recipient and the donor network:
Recipient network:

add an entry in the Number Portability Database.
Number range holder network:
update the Number Portability Database
Donor network:
delete (or update) the entry in the Number Portability Database;


domain:
update the Number Portability Database (if an entry for the

ported MSISDN exists ).
Note that the order of sequence for the administrative actions to be performed both within a network and by different
network operators is significant with respect to prevention of disruption in service to the mobile subscriber and
prevention of looping calls between networks during the porting process.
Termination of a subscription for a ported number results in the deletion of any entry in an HLR and NPDB of that
number.
If a call fails because databases are not correctly synchronised, the network entity which detects the inconsistency will
raise an MNP specific alarm to the operation and maintenance subsystem.
The present document does not specify the porting process; it specifies the functionality needed to set-up calls to both
ported and non ported subscribers (normative annex A and normative annex C) and the functionality needed to relay
non-call related signalling messages to the HLR in the subscription network (normative annex B).
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Compatibility
The IAM sent to the subscription network may contain additional routeing information. Within a portability domain the
method how to convey the Routeing Number in the IAM between 2 PLMNs shall be agreed upon by the 2 network
operators involved (see also [7]).
In general, IN-based and MNP-SRF (call-related) solutions are compatible and may coexist in the same portability
domain. The only restriction refers to the case where the number range holder network relays call-related MAP
messages (i.e. SRI for national calls) to the subscription network. If this solution is selected by at least one network
operator within a portability domain, all the PLMNs and transit networks affected must fulfil the following
requirements:
1. The SCCP interfaces between networks in a portability domain must be agreed. This refers to the SCCP
addressing mechanism being used (e.g. number lengths, natures of address and translation types for call-related
MAP messages).
For messages which do not cross network boundaries the SCCP addressing mechanism is a choice of the
network operator.
2. The subscription network must be able to generate the SRI ack to allow the onward routeing of the call from the
number range holder network to the subscription network.
In the rest of the possible architectures for MNP, no interworking problems have been identified. In these cases,
network architectures used within one PLMN (e.g. IN, MNP-SRF) are regarded as operator dependent.
In order to avoid loops and incompatibility situations, all the networks within a portability domain shall use the same
routeing convention either direct routeing, indirect routeing or indirect routeing with reference to the Subscription
network. As an alternative, indirect routeing can interwork successfully with direct routeing if the routeing number is
transferred in the IAM or if dedicated traffic connections are used.
4.3
Common Functionality of the MNP-SRF
In a PLMN which supports mobile number portability, SCCP messages sent to an HLR may be relayed by an MNPSRF. Depending on the implemented solution (IN-based or MNP-SRF-based), on the type of message (call-related or
non-call-related) and on the porting status of the called subscriber the MNP-SRF may modify the SCCP called party
address and route the message to a different HLR or to the subscription network, or terminate the dialogue and response
to the INE.
Figure 1 shows the general steering functionality for SCCP message routeing. It shows the SCCP routeing principle for
mobile number portability within a network.
Note that call related messages in the IN-based solution are not routed to the MNP-SRF. Therefore Normative Annex A
of the present document does not mention the MNP-SRF.
However, the usage of the IN-based solution for the call-related messages should allow operators to have the routeing of
the non call-related messages determined in the same database.
In order to guard against the possibility that the porting data for an MSISDN is inconsistent between PLMNs in a
porting domain, the SCCP hop counter may be used to prevent indefinite looping of messages between PLMNs. The
MNP-SRF would then decrement the SCCP hop counter for every message that is relayed. It should be noted that the
use of the SCCP hop counter requires the use of unsegmented SCCP XUDT messages as defined in ITU-T 1996 SCCP
recommendations.
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Process SCCP_Steering_Function
1(1)
general Steering Function

for SCCP routeing
Idle
SCCP
message
OPTION
IN-based
MNP-SRF-based
call related
no
yes
SCCP
message
Idle
to HLR
SCCP
message
to MNP-SRF
Idle
SCCP
message
to MNP-SRF-MATF
Idle
Figure 1: Steering Function for SCCP Message routeing

Figure 2 shows the process MNP_SRF in the MNP-SRF. The procedures MNP_SRF_MATF_Call_Related and
MNP_SRF_Non_Call_Related are described in Normative Annex C and Normative Annex B of the present document.
Note that in networks which support the IN-based solution for call related signalling, a distinction on SCCP level for
call related and non-call related messages is needed and that the MNP-SRF does not require to include a MATF since
call related messages are not routed to the MNP-SRF.
The test "call-related" is a test on the SCCP Translation Type if a dedicated Translation Type value for call related
messages is used in the network. The handling of SCCP messages in the MNP-SRF in networks which do not make use
of a dedicated Translation Type value for call related messages is for further study.
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Process MNP_SRF
1(1)
Process in the MNP_SRF

to relay SCCP messages
IDLE
SCCP
message
call-related
no
yes
MNP_SRF_MAT_
Call_Related
see Normative Annex C
terminate
yes
MAP dialogue terminated

at MATF
no
see Normative Annex B
MNP_SRF_Non_
Call_Related
IDLE
SCCP
message
SCCP
message
IDLE
IDLE
Figure 2: Process MNP_SRF
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Common Architecture for call setup
Figure 3 shows the general architecture of a portability domain for routeing of calls. The more detailed architecture
within the networks depends on the chosen solution (IN-based or MNP/SRF-based) and options and is described in
Normative Annex A and Normative Annex C of the present document.
The architecture for non-call related signalling is described in Normative Annex B of the present document.
SRI (4)
Number range
holder network
IAM(1)
SRI ack (5)
Subscription
network
IAM (8)
IAM (6)
IAM (3)
IAM (2)
Portability domain
IAM (7)
Other
national
network
Figure 3: General architecture of a portability domain for routeing of calls

The following routeing conventions are identified:
1. Direct Routeing of calls is a PLMN option which allows to route calls directly from the PLMN supporting this
option to the ported subscriber's subscription network.
2. Indirect Routeing of calls is a PLMN option which allows to route calls from the PLMN supporting this option
via the number range holder network to the ported subscriber's subscription network.
3. Indirect Routeing of calls with reference to the subscription network is a PLMN option for PLMN operators
having chosen the MNP-SRF solution for call related signalling described in Normative Annex C. If all PLMNs
within a portability domain support this option, calls are routed from the originating network to the number
range holder network. The number range holder network obtains onward routeing information from the
subscription network and routes the call onward to the ported subscriber's subscription network.
The following actions in the different networks can be identified:
1.
If the call is originated outside the portability domain, the IAM(1) is received by the number range holder
network.
2a. If the call is originated in another national network and the other national network does not support originating
call query (i.e. Indirect Routeing of calls is applicable), the IAM(2) is received by the number range holder
network.
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2b. If the call is originated in another national network and the other national network supports originating call query
(i.e. Direct Routeing of calls is applicable), the IAM(7) containing the routeing number is sent to the subscription
network. If the routeing number is not used in the IAM sent from the national originating network to the
subscription network, all transit networks involved are required to look up an NPDB in order to retrieve routeing
information to route the call to the subscription network without looping.
3a. If the call is originated in the subscription network and the subscription network does not support originating call
query (i.e. Indirect Routeing of calls is applicable), the IAM(3) is received by the number range holder network.
3b. If the call is originated in the subscription network and the subscription network supports originating call query
(i.e. Direct Routeing of calls is applicable), it sends an IAM(8) containing the MSRN to the visited network of
the called subscriber.
3c. If the subscription network receives IAM(6 or 7) containing the routeing number, it sends an IAM(8) containing
the MSRN to the visited network of the called subscriber.
4a. If the call is routed via the number range holder network, and the number range holder network supports the
MNP-SRF/MATF solution with the option 'MATF in subscription network' described in Normative Annex C of
the present document (i.e. Indirect Routeing of calls with reference to the subscription network is applicable), the
number range holder network sends SRI(4) to the subscription network. The subscription network returns SRI
ack (5) containing the routeing number. The number range holder network then sends IAM (6) containing the
routeing number to the subscription network. If the routeing number is not used in the IAM sent from the
number range holder network to the subscription network, all transit networks involved are required to look up
an NPDB in order to retrieve routeing information to route the call to the subscription network without looping.
4b. If the call is routed via the number range holder network, and the number range holder network supports the IN
solution described in Normative Annex A of the present document or the MNP-SRF/MATF solution with the
option 'MATF inside number range holder network' described in Normative Annex C of the present document,
the number range holder network sends IAM(6) containing the routeing number to the subscription network.
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Annex A (normative):
IN Call-Related Technical Realisation
A.1
Architecture
A.1.1
Network Options
The following network operator options are defined for the MT calls in the GMSC:
Terminating call Query on Digit Analysis (TQoD);
Query on HLR Release (QoHR).
In a GSM network which supports the IN-based approach for call related MNP, each GMSC shall support at least one
of these options.
The following network operator option is defined for MO calls in VMSCA and for forwarded calls in the GMSC and
VMSCB:
Originating call Query on Digit Analysis (OQoD).
In a GSM network which supports the IN-based approach for call related MNP, it is a network operator decision, taking
into account the regulatory and architectural constraints that may prevail, whether or not VMSCs and GMSCs support
this option.
The use of OQoD in transit switches in a PLMN while avoiding multiple database interrogations is for further study.
The interworking between the CCF and the SSF for MNP is for further study.
Note that for different number ranges different options may be chosen.
A.1.2
No NP Query required - Number is not subject for portability
Figure A.1.2 shows the architecture for a call to a number that is not subject for portability. This can be for several
reasons like for example:
-
the national regulator has stipulated some number series as being non-portable or;
in an initial phase only a limited amount of subscribers might port in certain number blocks and some operators
might want to treat the call routeing according to traditional routeing plans without any change.
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Number range owner/

subscription network
(Inter)national
Originating network
Visited network
HLRB
4
2
Originating
Exchange
GMSCB
VMSCB/
VLRB
Figure A.1.2: Call to a non-ported number, no NP query required

1 From an Originating Exchange a call is set up to MSISDN. The call is routed to the Number range holder
network being the Subscription network;
2 When GMSCB receives the ISUP IAM, it requests routeing information by submitting a MAP SRI to the HLRB
including the MSISDN in the request;
3 The HLRB requests an MSRN from the MSC/VLRB where the mobile subscriber currently is registered;
4 The MSC/VLRB returns an MSRN back to the HLRB;
5 The HLRB responds to the GMSCB by sending an SRI ack with an MSRN;
6 GMSCB uses the MSRN to route the call to VMSCB.
A.1.3
NP Query in Number Range Holder Network
A.1.3.1 TQoD - Number is not ported

Figure A.1.3.1 shows the architecture for a call where the Originating network has no knowledge whether the MSISDN
is ported or not and uses the traditional routeing plans for routeing the call to the Number range holder network for
further routeing decisions.
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Number range holder/

(Inter)national
Originating network
Visited network
HLRB
NPDB
6
4
2
5
3
Originating
Exchange
GMSCB
VMSCB/
VLRB
Figure A.1.3.1: Call to a non-ported number using TQoD procedure

1.
From an Originating Exchange a call is set up to MSISDN. The call is routed to the Number range holder
network being the Subscription network;
2.
When GMSCB receives the ISUP IAM, it will send a database query to the NPDB as a result of analysis of the
received MSISDN. The MSISDN is included in the query to the NPDB;
3.
The NPDB detects that the MSISDN is not ported and responds back to the GMSCB to continue the normal call
setup procedure for MT calls;
4.
The GMSCB requests routeing information by submitting a MAP SRI to the HLRB, including the MSISDN in
the request;
5.
The HLRB requests an MSRN from the MSC/VLRB where the mobile subscriber owning the MSISDN
currently is registered;
6.
The MSC/VLRB returns an MSRN back to the HLRB;
7.
The HLRB responds to the GMSCB by sending an SRI ack with an MSRN;
8.
GMSCB uses the MSRN to route the call to VMSCB.
Note that the NPDB may be outside the number range holder network if a shared NPDB is used.
A.1.3.2 TQoD - Number is ported

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Subscription network
Visited network
HLRB
NPDB
7
5
2
6
8
Originating
Exchange
GMSCA
GMSCB
VMSCB/
VLRB
Figure A.1.3.2: Call to a ported number using TQoD procedure

1
From an Originating Exchange a call is set up to MSISDN. The call is routed to the Number range holder
network;
When GMSCA receives the ISUP IAM, it will send a database query, including the MSISDN, to the NPDB as a
result of analysis of the received MSISDN;
The NPDB detects that the MSISDN is ported and responds back to the GMSCA with a Routeing Number
pointing out the Subscription network;
The call is routed to the Subscription network based on the Routeing Number carried in ISUP IAM message;
also the MSISDN is included in IAM.
the request. The capability to route messages to the correct HLR is required.
The HLRB requests an MSRN from the MSC/VLRB where the mobile subscriber currently is registered;
A.1.3.3 QoHR - Number is ported

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Number range holder

network
Visited network
HLRB
HLRA
NPDB
9
7
2
4
3
Originating
Exchange
8
10
GMSCA
GMSCB
11
VMSCB/
VLRB
Figure A.1.3.3: Call to a ported number using QoHR procedure

1.
From an Originating Exchange a call is set up to MSISDN. The call is routed to the number range holder
network;
2.
When GMSCA receives the ISUP IAM, it requests routeing information by submitting a MAP SRI to the
HLRA including the MSISDN in the request;
3.
The HLRA returns a MAP SRI ack with an "Unknown Subscriber" error since no record was found for the
subscriber in the HLRA;
4.
When GMSCA receives the error indication form the HLRA, this will trigger the sending of a database query to
the NPDB, including the MSISDN in the query;
5.
The NPDB detects that the MSISDN is ported and responds back to the GMSCA with a Routeing Number
6.
7.
8.
9.
10. The HLRB responds to the GMSCB by sending an SRI ack with an MSRN;
11. GMSCB uses the MSRN to route the call to VMSCB.
A.1.4
NP Query in Originating Network
A.1.4.1 OQoD - Number is not ported

Figure A.1.4.1 shows the architecture for a call where already the Originating network has the knowledge whether the
MSISDN is ported or not and can route the call directly to the Subscription network that in this case is the same as the
Number range holder network.
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Number range holder/

Visited network
HLRB
NPDB
7
5
2
VMSCA
GMSCB
VMSCB/
VLRB
Figure A.1.4.1: Call to a non-ported number using OQoD procedure

1
A call is initiated by Mobile Subscriber A towards Mobile Subscriber B, using MSISDN of the called
subscriber;
When VMSCA receives the call setup indication, it will send a database query to the NPDB as a result of
analysis of the received MSISDN, including the MSISDN in the query;
The NPDB detects that the MSISDN is not ported and responds back to the VMSCA to continue the normal call
setup procedure for MO calls. Depending on database configuration option, the NPDB could either return a
Routeing Number on not ported calls, as done for ported calls, or the call is further routed using the MSISDN
number only towards the Number range holder network;
The call is routed to the Number range holder/Subscription network based on the MSISDN or Routeing Number
carried in ISUP IAM message;
the request;
Note that the NPDB may be outside the national originating network if a shared NPDB is used.
A.1.4.2 OQoD Number is ported

Figure A.1.4.2 shows the architecture for a call where already the Originating network has the knowledge that the
MSISDN is ported and can route the call directly to the Subscription network without involving the Number range
holder network.
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Originating network
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Visited network
HLRB
NPDB
7
5
2
6
8
VMSCA
GMSCB
VMSCB/
VLRB
Figure A.1.4.2: Call to a ported number using OQoD procedure

1
A call is initiated by Mobile Subscriber A towards Mobile Subscriber B, using MSISDN of the called
subscriber;
When VMSCA receives the call setup indication, it will send a database query to the NPDB as a result of
analysis of the received MSISDN including the MSISDN in the query;
The NPDB detects that the MSISDN is ported and responds back to the VMSCA with a Routeing Number
Note that the NPDB may be outside the national originating network if a shared NPDB is used.
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Information flows
In the following figures the NPDB is shown as belonging to the number range holder network or to the national
originating network. However, the NPDB may be shared within one portability domain i.e. nation-wide.
Figure A.2.1 shows the information flow for successful QoHR.
Number range holder network
GMSC
HLR
NPDB
GMSC
visited network
HLR
VLR
VMSC
IAM
----

SRI
---
neg.
result
---IDP
------------------------
CONNECT
-----------------------IAM
--------------------------------------------

SRI
----

PRN
----
PRN
ack
---SRI
ack
---IAM
--------------------------------------------
Figure A.2.1: Information flow for successful QoHR
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Figure A.2.2 shows the information flow for unsuccessful QoHR (misdialled unallocated number).
GMSC
IAM
HLR
NPDB
-----------------
SRI
----------------
negative result
---------------IDP
-------------------------------------------------------------CONTINUE
-------------------------------------------------------------REL
---------------Figure A.2.2: Information flow for unsuccessful QoHR (misdialled unallocated number)
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Figure A.2.3 shows the information flow for successful TQoD.

GMSC
HLR
NPDB
GMSC
visited network
HLR
VLR
VMSC
IAM
----

IDP
------------------------
CONNECT
-----------------------IAM
--------------------------------------------

SRI
----

PRN
----
PRN
ack
---SRI
ack
---IAM
--------------------------------------------
Figure A.2.3: Information flow for successful TQoD
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Figure A.2.4 shows the information flow for unsuccessful TQoD (number not ported).
GMSC
IAM
-------
HLR
visited network
NPDB
VLR
VMSC

IDP
-----------------------------------
CONTINUE
----------------------------------SRI
-------

PRN
------------------------------------
PRN ack
-----------------------------------SRI ack
------IAM
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Figure A.2.4: Information flow for unsuccessful TQoD (number not ported)
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Figure A.2.5 shows the information flow for successful OQoD (number ported).
National originating network A
VMSC
subscription network B
NPDB
GMSC
visited network B
HLR
VLR
VMSC
Setup
-----
IDP
------
CONN
----IAM
----------------------------

SRI
-----
PRN
-----
PRN
ack
----SRI ack
----IAM
-----------------------------------------------------
Figure A.2.5: Information flow for successful OQoD (number ported)
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Figure A.2.6 shows the information flow for unsuccessful OQoD (number not ported in).
originating network
number range
holder network
VMSCA
Setup
----------------
NPDB
GMSC

IDP
----------------
CONTINUE
---------------IAM
----------------------------------------------------------------

continue as
shown in figures
A.2.1, A.2.2,
A.2.3 and A.2.4
Figure A.2.6: Information flow for unsuccessful OQoD (number not ported in)
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A.3
Functional requirements of network entities
A.3.1
Functional requirement of GMSC
A.3.1.1 Procedure MOBILE_NUMBER_PORTABILITY_IN_QoHR

The procedure MOBILE_NUMBER_PORTABILITY_IN_QoHR is shown in figure A.3.1. It is called from the
procedure Obtain_Routeing_Address defined in GSM 03.18 [4].
The text in this clause is a supplement to the definition in the SDL diagrams; it does not duplicate the information in the
SDL diagrams.
The IDP message contains the service key for MNP query and the called party's MSISDN.
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Procedure MOBILE_NUMBER_PORTABILITY_IN_QoHR
1(1)
Signals to/from the
right are to/from the NPDB
Procedure in the GMSC

to handle Query on HLR Release
for Mobile Number Portability
QoHR
yes
no
called party number is

marked as subscribed in
this network
yes
no
called party number within

porting out number range
no
yes
Result :=
not ported
IDP
NPDB Query
Wait
negative
Response
Abort
Continue
Result :=
not ported
Connect
Result :=
Number ported
Figure A.3.1: Procedure MOBILE_NUMBER_PORTABILITY_IN_QoHR
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A.3.1.2 Procedure MOBILE_NUMBER_PORTABILITY_IN_TQoD

The procedure MOBILE_NUMBER_PORTABILITY_IN_TQoD is shown in figure A.3.2. It is called from the
procedure Obtain_Routeing_Address defined in GSM 03.18 [4].
SDL diagrams.
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Procedure MOBILE_NUMBER_PORTABILITY_IN_TQoD
1(1)
Procedure in the GMSC to handle

Terminating call Query on Digit
Analysis for Mobile Number Portability
Signals to/from the
right are to/from the NPDB
OR
false
true
TQoD
yes
no
called party number is

marked as subscribed in
this network
yes
no
no
yes
Result :=
not ported
called party number

within porting out number range
IDP
NPDB Query
Wait
negative
Response
Abort
Continue
Result :=
not ported
Connect
Result :=
Number ported
Figure A.3.2: Procedure MOBILE_NUMBER_PORTABILITY_IN_TQoD
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A.3.2.1 Procedure MOBILE_NUMBER_PORTABILITY_IN_OQoD

The procedure MOBILE_NUMBER_PORTABILITY_IN_OQoD is shown in figure A.3.3. It is called from the
procedure Outgoing_Call_Setup_MSC and from the process MT_CF_MSC defined in GSM 03.18 [4].
SDL diagrams.
The MSC may recognise own numbers as not being within the ported number range. For foreign numbers however, the
MSC will not in general know whether the number is portable. The test "called party number is a portable national
MSISDN" takes the "yes" exit if the number is a foreign national MSISDN or an own portable MSISDN.
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Procedure MOBILE_NUMBER_PORTABILITY_IN_OQoD
1(1)
Procedure in the MSC

to handle Originating call
Query on Digit Analysis
for Mobile Number
Portability
Signals to/from the right

are to/from the NPDB
OQoD
no
yes
called party number

is a portable national MSISDN
no
yes
IDP
NPDB Query
Wait
negative
Response
Abort
Continue
Connect
set routeing
number
for IAM
Figure A.3.3: Procedure MOBILE_NUMBER_PORTABILITY_IN_OQoD
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Functional requirement of NPDB
A.3.3.1 Process IDP_NPDB

The process IDP_NPDB is shown in figure A.3.4.
Process IDP_NPDB
1(1)
Process in the NPDB

to handle NPDB queries
Signals to/from the left

are to/from the MSC
Idle
serv ic e key indicates

NPDB query
IDP
called party address

present in IDP
no
yes
Set: missing
parameter

out of range
yes
no
Set: unexpected
data value
no
yes
set: Routeing
number
negativ e
Response
Continue
Connect
Idle
Figure A.3.4: Process IDP_NPDB
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Contents of messages
This clause specifies the content of the following messages:

On the ISUP interface:
IAM;
On the MSC - NPDB interface:
INITIAL DP
CONTINUE
CONNECT;
In the tables which follow, information elements are shown as mandatory (M), conditional or optional (O). A
mandatory information element shall always be present. A conditional information element shall be present if certain
conditions are fulfilled; if those conditions are not fulfilled it shall be absent. An optional element may be present or
absent, at the discretion of the application at the sending entity.
A.4.1
Messages on the ISUP interface
A.4.1.1 IAM
This message is specified in [7]. It is necessary for the IAM to contain the information needed to route the call to the
subscription network of the ported subscriber. The ways in which this may be coded are shown in [7].
A.4.2
Messages on the MSC - NPDB interface
A.4.2.1 INITIAL DP
This message is specified in [6].The following information elements are required:
Information element name
Service Key
Called Party Number
Required
M
M
Description
Identifies the requested IN service (MNP query).
The possibly ported MSISDN
A.4.2.2 INITIAL DP negative response

This message is specified in [6].The negative response information element can take the following values:
1.
missing parameter;
2.
unexpected data value.
A.4.2.3 CONNECT
This message is specified in [6]. It shall be ensured that the information in the Connect message shall be aligned with
the coding supported in the ISUP signalling.
A.4.2.4 CONTINUE
This message does not contain any information element.
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Annex B (normative):
Handling of Non-Call Related Signalling
B.1
Handling of Non-call Related Signalling
B.1.1
Routeing Conventions
Figure B.1.1 illustrates the routeing of non-call related signalling messages between networks in a number portability
environment.
Number Range Holder

Network
Message (5)
Subscription
Network
Message (1)
Message (4)
Message (2)
Message (3)
Other network
Portability domain
Figure B.1.1: Routeing of non-call related signalling messages in a number portability environment
If a non-call related signalling message is originated outside the portability domain, this message (1) is received by the
number range holder network. The number range holder network routes the message (5) onward to the subscription
network.
If a non-call related signalling message is originated in a network inside the portability domain and this network
supports direct routeing, this message (3) is routed to the subscription network.
If a non-call related signalling message is originated in a network inside the portability domain and this network does
not support direct routeing, the message (2, 4) is routed to the number range holder network. The number range holder
network routes the message (5) onward to the subscription network. This is referred to as indirect routeing.
B.1.2
Network Architecture
In a PLMN which supports MNP, non-call related signalling messages as mentioned in clause B.1.1 are relayed by an
MNP-Signalling Relay Function (MNP-SRF). The MNP-SRF provides re-routeing capability for signalling messages
addressed using the MSISDN. The MNP-SRF obtains routeing information from the NP database to identify the
subscription network associated with a particular national MSISDN. The interface between the MNP-SRF and the NP
database is considered implementation dependent and is not detailed further. For further details see clause 4.3.
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From the perspective of the PLMN in which the MNP-SRF resides, the MSISDN in the CdPA represents either:
1
An own number ported out;
An own number not ported out;
A foreign number ported in;
A foreign number ported to a foreign network;
A foreign number not known to be ported.
When a PLMN supports direct routeing (clause B.1.1), all non-call related signalling messages where the MSISDN in
the CdPA belongs to a number range owned by a PLMN in the portability domain and all non-call related signalling
messages which are relayed towards the network, are routed to the PLMN's MNP-SRF for treatment.
In case 2 and 3 the MNP-SRF relays the message to the HLR.
In case 1, 4 and 5 the MNP-SRF relays the message to subscription network.
When a PLMN does not support direct routeing, only non-call related signalling messages where the MSISDN in the
CdPA belongs to a number range owned by the PLMN itself and all non-call related signalling messages which are
relayed towards the network are routed to the PLMN's MNP-SRF for treatment. All other messages are routed to the
number range holder network.
For this routeing convention, only cases 1, 2 and 3 are applicable:
In case 2 and 3 the MNP-SRF relays the message to the HLR.
In case 1 the MNP-SRF relays the message to the subscription network.
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B.2
Signalling Scenarios
B.2.1
Non-call Related Signalling Message for a Non-ported

Number - Indirect Routeing
Figure B.2.1 shows the MNP-SRF operation for routeing a non-call related signalling message for a non-ported number
where the interrogating network is inside the portability domain and indirect routeing is used or the interrogating
network is outside the portability domain.
Interrogating
Network
Number Range Holder Network

= Subscription Network
HLRB
SCCP CdPA = HLRB address
MNP
SRFB
INE
NPDB
SCCP CdPA = MSISDN, TT=0 )
Figure B.2.1: MNP-SRF operation for routeing a non-call related signalling message
for a non-ported number where the interrogating network is inside the portability domain
and indirect routeing is used or the interrogating network is outside the portability domain
1
Note that the TT may have a different value, e.g. TT=17 in the case of CCBS Requests.
The Interrogating Network Entity (INE) submits a non-call related signalling message. When MNP-SRFB receives the
message, MNP-SRF operation is triggered. The MNP-SRF functionality analyses the MSISDN in the CdPA and
identifies the MSISDN as being non-ported using information which may be retrieved from an NP database. The MNPSRF function then reroutes the message to HLRB.
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Non-call Related Signalling Message for a Ported or

Non-ported Number - Direct Routeing
Figure B.2.2 shows the MNP-SRF operation for routeing a non-call related signalling message for a ported or
non-ported number where the interrogating network supports direct routeing. If the interrogating network is the
subscription network, MNP-SRFA and MNP-SRFB coincide, i.e. the signalling message passes the MNP-SRF only
once.
Interrogating Network
Subscription Network
HLRB
SCCP CdPA = HLRB address

2
SCCP CdPA = RN (+ MSISDN), TT=0 )
NPDB
INE
MNP
SRFA
MNP
SRFB
NPDB
SCCP CdPA = MSISDN, TT=0 )
Figure B.2.2: MNP-SRF operation for routeing a non-call related signalling message
for a ported or non-ported number where the interrogating network supports direct routeing
1
2
The CdPA may have different values in the GT address and the nature of address fields.
The Interrogating Network Entity (INE) submits a non-call related signalling message. When MNP-SRFA receives the
message, MNP-SRF operation is triggered. The MNP-SRF functionality analyses the MSISDN in the CdPA and
identifies the subscription network using information which may be retrieved from an NP database. The MNP-SRF
function then modifies the CdPA according to the rules agreed for the portability domain and routes the message to
MNP-SRFB in the subscription network.
When MNP-SRFB receives the message, MNP-SRF operation is triggered. The MNP-SRF functionality analyses the
MSISDN in the CdPA and identifies the MSISDN as being ported into the network using information which may be
retrieved from an NP database. The MNP-SRF function then re-routes the message to HLRB.
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Non-call Related Signalling Message for a Ported Number Indirect Routeing
Figure B.2.3 shows the MNP-SRF operation for indirectly routeing (i.e. via the number range holder network) a noncall related signalling message for a ported subscriber.
Interrogating
Network
HLRB
SCCPCdPA = HLRB address

SCCPCdPA = RN (+ MSISDN), TT=0
)2
NPDB
INE
MNP
SRFA
MNP
SRFB
NPDB
SCCPCdPA = MSISDN, TT=0

)1
Figure B.2.3: MNP-SRF operation for indirectly routeing (i.e. via the number range holder network)
a non-call related signalling message for a ported subscriber
1
The CdPA may have different values in the GT address and the nature of address fields.
The Interrogating Network Entity (INE) submits a non-call related signalling message. This message is routed on
MSISDN global title to MNP-SRFA in the number range holder network.
When MNP-SRFA receives the message, MNP-SRF operation is triggered. The MNP-SRF functionality analyses the
MSISDN in the CdPA and identifies the subscription network using information which may be retrieved from an NP
database. The MNP-SRF function then modifies the CdPA according to the rules agreed for the portability domain and
routes the message to MNP-SRFB in the subscription network.
When MNP-SRFB receives the message, MNP-SRF operation is triggered. The MNP-SRF functionality analyses the
MSISDN in the CdPA and identifies the MSISDN as being ported into the network using information which may be
retrieved from an NP database. The MNP-SRF function then reroutes the message to HLRB.
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B.3
Functional Requirements of Network Entities
B.3.1
Procedure MNP_SRF_Non_Call_Related
Figure B.3.1 shows the procedure MNP_SRF_Non_Call_Related. This procedure handles non-call related signalling
messages. It is called from the process MNP_SRF (see clause 4.3).
The check "CdPA contains own number ported out?" identifies all mobile numbers from number ranges allocated to the
network the MNP-SRF is located in and which are ported to other networks. In this case the message is relayed to the
subscription network.
The check "CdPA contains own number not ported out?" identifies all mobile numbers from the number ranges
allocated to the network the MNP-SRF is located in and which are still served by the network the MNP-SRF is located
in, i.e. the numbers are not ported out. In this case the message is relayed to the HLR in the network.
The check "CdPA contains foreign number ported in?" identifies all mobile numbers from the number ranges not
allocated to the network the MNP-SRF is located in and which are served by the network the MNP-SRF is located in,
i.e. the numbers are ported in. In this case the message is relayed to the HLR in the network.
The check "CdPA contains foreign number ported to a foreign network?" identifies all mobile numbers from the
number ranges not allocated to the network the MNP-SRF is located in and which are not served by the MNP-SRF is
located in and not served by the network the number range is allocated to, i.e. the numbers are ported to a foreign
network. In this case the message is relayed to the subscription network.
The remaining numbers "CdPA contains number not known to be ported?" are mobile numbers from the number ranges
not allocated to the network the MNP-SRF is located in and which are also not served by the network the MNP-SRF is
located in. In this case the message is relayed to the number range holder network.
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Procedure MNP_SRF_Non_Call_Related
Procedure in MNP_SRF
to
handle the Signalling
Function of Mobile
Relay
Number
Portability for Non Call
Messages
Related
Procedure
MNP_SRF_Non_Call_Related
FPAR IN/OUT Called
Address
CdPA contains own

number ported out?
Yes
No
CdPA contains own

number not ported out?
Yes
No
CdPA contains foreign

number ported in?
Yes
No
CdPA contains foreign

number ported to a 3rd
network
CdPA contains a foreign

number not known to be
ported!
The use of a routeing

number is a matter for
agreement within a
portability domain
Yes
No
CdPA :=
Routing Number
(+ MSISDN)
CdPA :=
Routing Number
(+ MSISDN)
CdPA :=
HLR address
CdPA :=
HLR address
Figure B.3.1: Procedure MNP_SRF_Non_Call_Related
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CdPA :=
Routing Number
(+ MSISDN)
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B.4
ETSI EN 301 716 V7.3.1 (2000-10)
Signalling Scenarios (informative)
This clause (informative) contains examples of signalling scenarios.
B.4.1
Delivery of SMS to a Non-ported Number - Direct Routeing

- MNP-SRF acts as SCCP Relay
Figure B.4.1 shows the MNP-SRF operation for delivering an SMS message to a non-ported number.
National Interrogating Network
Visited Network
HLRB
SRI_for_SM (MSISDN)
CdPA = HLRB address
CgPA = SMS-GMSCA address
MNP
SRFB
SRI_for_SM (MSISDN)
CdPA = MSISDN, TT=0
SMSC
1
Forward_SM
(MSISDN)
SRI_for_SM ack (VMSCB address)

CdPA = SMS-GMSCA address
CgPA = HLRB address
SMSGMSCA
VMSCB
MSB
Forward_SM (VMSCB address)
Figure B.4.1: SRF operation for delivering an SMS message to a non-ported number
where the SRI_for_SM message is submitted by a national interrogating network
1.
The SMSC forwards a SM to the SMS-GMSC via a proprietary interface;
2.
The SMS-GMSC generates a routeing enquiry for SM delivery. The MAP SRI_for_SM message is routed to the
network's MNP-SRF;
3.
When MNP-SRFB receives the message, MNP-SRF operation is triggered. The MNP-SRF functionality
analyses the MSISDN in the CdPA and identifies the MSISDN as being non-ported using information which
may be retrieved from an NP database. The MNP-SRF function then populates the CdPA with an HLRB
address. After modifying the CdPA, the message is routed to HLRB;
4.
HLRB responds to the routeing enquiry by sending back an SRI_for_SM ack with the address of the VMSC;
5.
The SMS-GMSC can now deliver the message to the VMSCB using a Forward_SMS message;
6.
VMSCB further delivers the message to MSB.
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B.4.2
ETSI EN 301 716 V7.3.1 (2000-10)
Delivery of SMS to a Non-ported Number - Direct Routeing

MNP-SRF acts as Higher-level Relay
Figure B.4.2 shows the MNP-SRF operation for delivering an SMS message to a non-ported number where the
SRI_for_SM message is submitted by a national interrogating network. For further details of the higher level relay
function (e.g. TC relay), the reader is referred to [8].
Visited Network
HLRB
SRI_for_SM (MSISDN)
CdPA = HLRB address
CgPA = MNP-SRFB address

CdPA = MNP-SRFB address
CgPA = HLRB address
MNP
SRFB
SRI_for_SM (MSISDN)
CdPA = MSISDN, TT=0
SMSC
1
Forward_SM
(MSISDN)

CgPA = MNP-SRFB address
SMSGMSCA
VMSCB
MSB
Figure B.4.2: SRF operation for delivering an SMS message to a non-ported number
where the SRI_for_SM message is submitted by a national interrogating network
1.
2.
network's MNP-SRF;
3.
When MNP-SRFB receives the message it terminates the TCAP dialogue and an MNP-SRF operation is
triggered. The MNP-SRF functionality analyses the MSISDN in the TCAP portion of the mesage and identifies
the MSISDN as being non-ported using information which may be retrieved from an NP database. The MNPSRF function then initiates a new dialogue and routes the message to HLRB;
4.
5.
MNP-SRFB responds to the routeing enquiry by sending back an SRI_for_SM ack with the address of the
VMSC to the SMS-GMSCA
6.
The SMS-GMSC can now deliver the message to the VMSCB using a Forward_SMS message.
7.
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B.4.3
ETSI EN 301 716 V7.3.1 (2000-10)
Delivery of SMS to a Ported Number - Indirect Routeing
Figure B.4.3 shows the MNP-SRF operation for delivering an SMS message to a ported number where the interrogating
network does not support direct routeing.
The message flows for this scenario are based on the use of an SCCP-relay function in the MNP-SRF(s). If the
MNP-SRF(s) use(s) a higher-level relay function (e.g. TC-relay), then the response message will go via the MNP-SRF
as shown in B.4.2.
(Inter-)national Interrogating Network
Number Range
Holder Network
Subscription
Network

CgPA = HLRB address 5
Visited Network
HLRB
SRI_for_SM (MSISDN)
SRI_for_SM (MSISDN)
CdPA = RN (+MSISDN)
MNP
SRFB
2
SMSC
4 CdPA = HLRB address

MNP
SRFB
SRI_for_SMS (MSISDN)
CdPA = MSISDN, TT=0
SMSGMSCA
Forward_SM
(MSISDN)
VMSCB
MSB
Figure B.4.3: SRF operation for delivering an SMS message to a ported number
where the interrogating network does not support direct routeing
1.
2.
number range holder network's MNP-SRF;
3.
When MNP-SRFB' receives the message, MNP-SRF operation is triggered. The MNP-SRF functionality
analyses the MSISDN in the CdPA and identifies the MSISDN as being ported using information which may be
retrieved from an NP database. As the message is non-call related, the MNP-SRF function then populates the
CdPA with either a routeing number or a concatenation of a routeing number and MSISDN. After modifying
the CdPA, the message is routed to MNP-SRFB in the subscription network;
4.
analyses the MSISDN in the CdPA and identifies the MSISDN as being ported into the network using
information which may be retrieved from an NP database. The MNP-SRF function then populates the CdPA
with an HLRB address. After modifying the CdPA, the message is routed to HLRB;
5.
6.
7.
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B.4.4
ETSI EN 301 716 V7.3.1 (2000-10)
Delivery of SMS to a Ported Number Direct Routeing
Figure B.4.4 shows the MNP-SRF operation for delivering an SMS message to a ported number where the interrogating
network supports direct routeing.
The message flows for this scenario are based on the use of an SCCP-relay function in the MNP-SRFs. If the
MNP-SRFs use a higher-level relay function (e.g. TC-relay), then the response message will go via the MNP-SRF as
shown in B.4.2.
Subscription
Network
Visited Network
HLRB
SRI_for_SM (MSISDN)
CdPA = RN (+MSISDN), TT=0
MNP
SRFA
SRI_for_SM (MSISDN)
2
CdPA = MSISDN, TT=0
SMSC
1
Forward_SM
(MSISDN)
SRI_for_SM (MSISDN)
CdPA = HLRB address
MNP
SRFB

CgPA = HLRB address
SMSGMSCA
VMSCB
MSB
Figure B.4.4: SRF operation for delivering an SMS message to a ported number
where the interrogating network supports direct routeing
1.
2.
network's MNP-SRF;
3.
When MNP-SRFA receives the message, MNP-SRF operation is triggered. The MNP-SRF functionality
4.
5.
6.
7.
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B.4.5
ETSI EN 301 716 V7.3.1 (2000-10)
International SOR for a Non-ported Number
Figure B.4.5 shows the MNP-SRF operation for optimally routeing an international call to a non-ported number.
The message flows for this scenario are based on the use of an SCCP-relay function in the MNP-SRF. If the MNP-SRF
uses a higher-level relay function (e.g. TC-relay), then the response message will go via the MNP-SRF as shown in
B.4.2.
= Number Range Holder Network
International Originating/Interrogating
Network
Visited Network
HLRB
SRI ack (MSRN)
CdPA = GMSCA address 5
CgPA = HLRB address
SRI (OR, MSISDN)

CgPA = GMSCA address
MNP
SRFB
SRI (OR, MSISDN)
CdPA = MSISDN, TT=0
3
MSA
VMSCA
GMSCA
IAM (MSISDN)
VMSCB
MSB
IAM (MSRN)
Figure B.4.5: SRF operation for optimally routeing an international call to a non-ported number
1.
MSA originates a call to MSISDN;
2.
VMSCA routes the call to the originating network's GMSCA;
3.
When GMSCA receives the ISUP IAM, it requests routeing information by submitting a MAP SRI with SOR
parameter set to the number range holder network of the dialled MSISDN. Within the number range holder
network, the message is routed to the network's MNP-SRF;
4.
analyses the MSISDN in the CdPA and identifies the MSISDN as being non-ported using information which
may be retrieved from an NP database. The MNP-SRF function then populates the CdPA with an HLRB
address. After modifying the CdPA, the message is routed to HLRB;
5.
When HLRB receives the SRI, it responds to the GMSCA by sending back an SRI ack with a MSRN;
6.
GMSCA uses the MSRN to route the call to VMSCB;
7.
VMSCB further establishes a traffic channel to MSB.
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B.4.6
ETSI EN 301 716 V7.3.1 (2000-10)
SOR for a Ported Number - Indirect Routeing
Figure B.4.6 shows the MNP-SRF operation for optimally routeing a call (using SOR) to a ported number where the
interrogating network does not support direct routeing.
shown in B.4.2.
International Originating/Interrogating
Network
Number Range
Holder Network
Subscription
Network
SRI ack (MSRN)

CdPA = GMSCA address
CgPA = HLRB address6
Visited Network
HLRB
SRI (SOR, MSISDN)
SRI (SOR, MSISDN)

MNP
SRFB
3
MSA
VMSCB

MNP
SRFB
SRI (SOR, MSISDN)

CdPA = MSISDN, TT=0
GMSCA
IAM (MSISDN)
VMSCB
MSB
IAM (MSRN)
Figure B.4.6: MNP-SRF operation for optimally routeing a call (using SOR) to a ported number
where the interrogating network does not support direct routeing
1.
2.
VMSCA routes the call to the network's GMSCA;
3.
When GMSCA receives the ISUP IAM, it requests routeing information by submitting a MAP SRI with SOR
parameter set to the number range holder network of the dialled MSISDN. Within the number range holder
network, the message is routed to the network's MNP-SRF;
4.
5.
6.
When HLRB receives the SRI, it responds to the GMSCA by sending back an SRI ack with a MSRN;
7.
GMSCA uses the MSRN to route the call to VMSCB;
8.
VMSCB further establishes a traffic channel to MSB.
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Any Time Interrogation for a Ported Number Indirect

Routeing
Figure B.4.7 shows the MNP-SRF operation for routeing an Any_Time_Interrogation message for a ported number
where the interrogating network does not support direct routeing.
shown in B.4.2.
Number Range
Holder Network
ATI ack
CdPA = gsmSCF address
CgPA = HLRB address
HLRB
4
ATI (MSISDN)

CgPA = gsmSCF address
gsmSCF
MNP
SRFB
2
ATI (MSISDN)
MNP
SRFB
1
ATI (MSISDN)
CdPA = MSISDN, TT=0
Figure B.4.7: MNP-SRF operation for routeing an Any_Time_Interrogation message

for a ported number where the interrogating network does not support direct routeing
1.
The gsmSCF generates an Any_Time_Interrogation (ATI) message. The message is routed to the number range
holder network's MNP-SRF;
2.
3.
4.
HLRB responds to the ATI by sending back an ATI ack with the requested information;
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B.4.8
ETSI EN 301 716 V7.3.1 (2000-10)
Any Time Interrogation for a Ported Number Direct

Routeing
Figure B.4.8 shows the MNP-SRF operation for routeing an Any_Time_Interrogation message for a ported number
where the interrogating network supports direct routeing.
The message flows for this scenario are based on the use of an SCCP-relay function in the MNP-SRF. If the MNP-SRF
uses a higher-level relay function (e.g. TC-relay), then the response message will go via the MNP-SRF as shown in
B.4.2.
ATI ack
CdPA = gsmSCF address
CgPA = HLRB address
HLRB
ATI (MSISDN)
ATI (MSISDN)
CdPA = MSISDN, TT=0
gsmSCF

MNP
SRFB
Figure B.4.8: MNP-SRF operation for routeing an Any_Time_Interrogation message

for a ported number where the interrogating network supports direct routeing
1.
The gsmSCF generates an Any_Time_Interrogation (ATI) message. The message is routed to the network's
MNP-SRF;
2.
3.
HLRB responds to the ATI by sending back an ATI ack with the requested information;
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B.4.9
ETSI EN 301 716 V7.3.1 (2000-10)
CCBS where the Busy Subscriber is a Ported Subscriber

Direct Routeing
Figure B.4.9 shows the MNP-SRF operation for routeing a CCBS Request for a ported number where the interrogating
network supports direct routeing.
shown in B.4.2.
Network
visited by A
Subscription
Network of B
Subscription
Network of A
Network visited by B
CCBS Requestack
CdPA = HLRA address
CgPA = HLRB address
HLRA
Register_CC_Entry
CdPA = HLR address
CgPA = VLRA address
HLRB
CCBS Request (MSISDN)
3 CdPA = MSISDN, TT=17
CgPA = HLRA address
CgPA = HLRA address
2
MNP
SRFA
4
CgPA = HLRA address
VLRA/
VMSCA
MNP
SRFB
VMSCB
Release (cause = subscriber busy)
MSB
busy
Figure B.4.9: MNP-SRF operation for routeing a CCBS Request for a ported number
where the interrogating network supports direct routeing
1.
The VMSCA receives a ISUP Release message with cause value 'subscriber busy' from VMSCB;
2.
VLRA/VMSCA sends a Register_CC_Entry to HLRA using the HLRA address as CdPA on SCCP;
3.
The HLRA sends a CCBS Request message to the networks MNP-SRFA;
4.
When MNP-SRFA receives the message, MNP-SRF operation is triggered. The MNP-SRF functionality
5.
6.
HLRB can now respond to HLRA by sending back a CCBS ack message;
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Annex C (normative):
MNP Signalling Relay Function - Call Related Signalling
C.1
Handling of Call Related Signalling
The only call related MAP message affected by MNP is the MAP_SEND_ROUTING_INFORMATION (SRI) message
without OR parameter set sent to the HLR.
In a PLMN supporting MNP with direct routeing using signalling relay, all incoming calls and calls originating in the
network for which the called party number is within the ranges owned by any network in the portability domain, the
gateway MSCs will send an SRI such that it will be handled by the MNP-SRF in that network.
In a PLMN supporting MNP with indirect routeing using signalling relay, all incoming calls and calls originating in the
network for which the called party number is within the range owned by the network, the gateway MSCs will send SRI
such that it will be handled by the MNP-SRF in that network.
The MNP-SRF obtains routeing information from the NP database to identify the subscription network associated with
a particular national MSISDN. The interface between the MNP-SRF and the NP database is considered implementation
dependent and is not detailed further.
From the perspective of the PLMN in which the MNP-SRF resides, the CdPA represents one of:
1.
An own number ported out;
2.
An own number not ported out;
3.
A foreign number ported in;
4.
A foreign number ported to a foreign network;
5.
A foreign number not known to be ported.
Cases 4 and 5 are applicable only for direct routeing.

In case 1, the MNP-SRF may perform one of the following depending on agreements within the number portability
domain.
a. An SRI response is sent containing the necessary routeing information to route the call to the subscription
network. This is performed by an internal MAP Application Termination Function (MATF) known as the
Number Portability Location Register (NPLR).
b. If indirect routeing of calls with reference to the subscription network is used, the message is relayed to the
MNP-SRF in the subscription network, whose NPLR provides the necessary routeing information in an SRI
response. The use of an NPLR in the subscription network can only be by agreement within the number
portability domain.
In cases 2 and 3 the MNP-SRF relays the message to the HLR..
In case 4, an SRI response is sent, containing the necessary routeing information to route the call to the subscription
network.
In case 5, an SRI response is sent, containing the necessary routeing information to route the call to the number range
holder network.
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C.2
Functional Requirements of Network Entities
C.2.1
Procedure MNP_SRF_MATF_Call_Related
Figure C.2.1.1 shows the procedure MNP_SRF_MATF_Call_Related. This procedure handles call-related signalling
messages. It is called from the process MNP_SRF (see clause 4.3).
The check "message has been relayed" identifies all call related signalling messages which are relayed from the number
range holder network towards the subscription network in the case of Indirect Routeing with reference to subscription
network implementation. These messages only refer to numbers ported into the network.
The check "own number not ported out" identifies all mobile numbers from number ranges allocated to the network the
MNP-SRF/MATF is located in and which are not ported to other networks. In this case the call related message is
relayed to the HLR in the network.
The check "foreign number ported in" identifies all mobile numbers from the number ranges not allocated to the
network the MNP-SRF/MATF is located in and which are served by the network the MNP-SRF/MATF is located in. In
this case the call related message is relayed to the HLR in the network.
The check "foreign number not known to be ported" identifies all mobile numbers from the number ranges not allocated
to the network the MNP-SRF/MATF is located in and which are also not served by the network the MNP-SRF/MATF
is located in. In this case the call is sent to the SRF_MATF procedure for handling.
The check "foreign number ported to foreign network" identifies all mobile numbers from the number ranges not
allocated to the network the MNP-SRF/MATF is located in and which are not served by the network the MNP-SRF is
located in and not served by the network the number range is allocated to, i.e. the number is ported between two other
networks. In this case the call related message is sent to the SRF_MATF procedure for handling.
The remaining cases "own number ported out" are mobile numbers allocated to the network the MNP-SRF/MATF is
located in and which are served by other networks, i.e. the number is ported out to another network. In this case the call
is relayed to the MATF in the subscription network if this option is the one used by the operator, or sent to the
SRF_MATF procedure for handling if not.
C.2.2
Process SRI_NPLR
Figure C.2.2 shows the process SRI_NPLR.

The check "unknown subscriber" identifies a subscriber without any associated available information.
If the GMSC is in the database own network then a routeing number is provided to route to the number range holder
network.
If the GMSC is not in the database own network then the enquiry has been routed from the number range holder
network, so the call should fail.
The database query uses the MSISDN received at the application level in the SRI, rather then the CdPA of the SCCP
level.
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Procedure MNP_SRF_MATF_Call_Related
1(1)
Procedure in the MNPSRF for call related

signalling
no
Query
Database
message has
been relayed
yes
ow n number,
not ported out
yes
no
foreign number,
ported in
yes
no
foreign number,
not know n to be ported
yes
no
foreign number,
ported to other foreign
netw ork
yes
no
CdPA :=
HLR address
MATF
set:
terminate
must be ow n number,
ported out
Indirect Routeing w ith Reference

to Subscription Netw ork
yes
Indirect Routeing w ith

to Subscription Netw ork
yes
routeing
error
MATF
set:
terminate
no
MATF
OPTION
no
OPTION
CdPA:= RN
+ MSISDN
set:
terminate
Figure C.2.1.1: Procedure MNP_SRF_MATF_Call_Related
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Procedure MATF
1(1)
this includes passing

perform
TCAP
handlig
the operation (SRI)

to the application
Figure C.2.1.2: Procedure MATF
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Process SRI_NPLR
1(1)
Process in the NPLR

to handle an incoming
SRI
IDLE
SRI
from MAP process
data missing
yes
no
unexpected
data
yes
no
Query
Database
unknown
subscriber
yes
GSMC in own
network
no
yes
yes
pointing to subscription
network
Set: RN
(+MSISDN)
Set:
MSISDN
no
omit routeing
number
OPTION
no
Set: RN
(+MSISDN)
pointing to number
range holder network
Set: error
SRI ack
to MAP process
Figure C.2.2: Process SRI_NPLR
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C.3
ETSI EN 301 716 V7.3.1 (2000-10)
Call Scenarios
The notation TT=SRI in diagrams in this clause assumes that SRI=CRMNP. The use of other translation types is for
further study. The message flows for the following scenarios are based on the use of an SCCP relay function in MNPSRF(s). The message flows for the higher level relay function (e.g. TC relay) in MNP-SRF are not covered here, but the
principle can be found in B.4.2.
C.3.1
Call to a Non-Ported Number or Number Ported into the

Network
Figure C.3.1 shows the signalling involved for a call to a non-ported number or number ported into the network (see
GSM 03.18 [4]).
Originating
Network
Subscription Network or number

range holder Network if non-ported
Visited Network
HLRB
SRI (MSISDN)
CdPA = HLRB address
CgPA = GMSCB address
NPDB
MNP_SRF/
MATF
SRI (MSISDN)
CdPA = MSISDN, TT=SRI
Originating
Exchange
SRI ack (MSRN)

CdPA = GMSCB address
CgPA = HLRB address
IAM ((RN+)MSISDN)
IAM (MSRN)
GMSCB
VMSCB
Figure C.3.1: Call to a non-ported number

1. From an Originating Exchange a call is set up to MSISDN. The call is routed to the subscription network being
the number range holder network, if the number is non-ported.
2. When GMSCB receives the ISUP IAM, it requests routeing information by submitting a MAP SRI to the
MNP_SRF/MATF. The TT on SCCP may be set to 'SRI'.
3. When the MNP_SRF/MATF receives the message, the MNP_SRF/MATF analyses the MSISDN in the CdPA
and identifies the MSISDN as being non-ported. The MNP_SRF/MATF function then replaces the CdPA by an
HLRB address. After modifying the CdPA, the message is routed to HLRB.
4. When HLRB receives the SRI, it responds to the GMSCB by sending an SRI ack with an MSRN that identifies
the MSB in the VMSCB;
5. GMSCB uses the MSRN to route the call to VMSCB.
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C.3.2
ETSI EN 301 716 V7.3.1 (2000-10)
Call to a Ported Number Originating Network =

Subscription Network Direct Routeing
Figure C.3.2 shows the signalling involved for a call to a ported number via direct routeing where the call is originated
in the subscription network.
O r ig in a tin g N e tw o r k
= S u b s c r ip tio n N e tw o r k
H LR A
S R I ( M S IS D N )
C d P A = H L R A a d d re s s
C g P A = G M S C A a d d re s s
M N P_SR F /
M ATF
NPDB
S R I ( M S IS D N )
C d P A = M S IS D N , T T = S R I
C g P A = G M S C A a d d re s s
S R I a c k (M S R N )
C d P A = G M S C A a d d re s s
C g P A = H L R A a d d re s s
IA M ( M S IS D N )
MSA
VMSCA
IA M ( M S R N )
GMSCA
Figure C.3.2: Call to a ported number via direct routeing where the call is originated
in the subscription network
1.
2.
VMSCA routes the call to the network's GMSCA;
3.
When GMSCA receives the ISUP IAM, it requests routeing information by submitting a MAP SRI to the
MNP_SRF/MATF. The TT on SCCP may be set to 'SRI';
4.
When the MNP_SRF/MATF receives the message, it analyses the MSISDN in the CdPA and identifies the
MSISDN as being ported into the network. The MNP_SRF/MATF function then replaces the CdPA by an
HLRA address. After modifying the CdPA, the message is routed to HLRA.
5.
When HLRA receives the SRI, it responds to the GMSCA by sending an SRI ack with an MSRN that identifies
6.
GMSCA uses the MSRN to route the call to VMSCB.
C.3.3
Mobile Originated Call to a Ported or not known to be

Ported Number Originating Network Subscription
Network Direct Routeing
Figure C.3.3 shows the signalling involved for a national mobile originated call to a number not Subscribed in the
originating network via direct routeing. The scenario describes signalling in the originating network using direct routing
in the cases when an own number is ported out, a foreign number is not known to be ported or a foreign number is
ported to other foreign network.
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Originating Network
MNP_SRF/
MATF
NPDB
SRI (MSISDN)
SRI ack (RN + MSISDN)
4 CdPA = GMSCA address

CgPA = MNP_SRF address
IAM (MSISDN)
MSA
VMSCA
IAM ((RN +) MSISDN)
GMSCA
Figure C.3.3: National mobile originated call to a ported number via direct routeing
1. MSA originates a call to MSISDN;
2. VMSCA routes the call to the network's GMSCA;
3. When GMSCA receives the ISUP IAM, it requests routeing information by submitting a MAP SRI to the
MNP_SRF/MATF. The TT on SCCP may be set to 'SRI';
4. When the MNP_SRF/MATF receives the message, it analyses the MSISDN in the CdPA and identifies the
MSISDN as not known to be ported or being ported to another network. As the message is a SRI message, the
MNP_SRF/MATF responds to the GMSCA by sending an SRI ack with a RN + MSISDN; For the case the
number is not known to be ported the routeing number may be omitted.
5. GMSCA uses the (RN +) MSISDN to route the call to GMSCB in the subscription network. Depending on the
interconnect agreement, the RN will be added in the IAM or not.
C.3.4
Call to a Ported Number Indirect Routeing
Figure C.3.4 shows the signalling involved for a call to a ported number via indirect routeing.
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Number Range
Holder Network
MNP_SRF/
MATF
NPDB
SRI (MSISDN)
CdPA = MSISDN, TT=SRI2
3 CdPA = GMSCA address

IAM (MSISDN)
Originating
Exchange
IAM ((RN +) MSISDN)
GMSCA
Figure C.3.4: Call to a ported number via indirect routeing

1.
network;
2.
When GMSCA in the number range holder network receives the ISUP IAM, it requests routeing information by
submitting a MAP SRI to MNP_SRF/MATF. The TT on SCCP may be set to 'SRI';
3.
When the MNP_SRF/MATF receives the message, it analyses the MSISDN in the CdPA and identifies the
MSISDN as being ported to another network. As the message is an SRI message, the MNP_SRF/MATF
responds to the GMSCA by sending an SRI ack with a RN + MSISDN;
4.
GMSCA uses the RN + MSISDN to route the call to GMSCB in the subscription network. Depending on the
C.3.5
Call to a Ported Number Indirect Routeing with Reference

to Subscription Network
Figure C.3.5 shows the signalling involved for a call to a ported number where indirect routeing with reference to the
subscription network is used.
(Inter) national
Originating
Network
Number Range
Holder Network
Subscription
Network
MNP_SRF/
MATF
HLRB
NPDB
3
SRI (MSISDN)
CdPA = RN + MSISDN, TT=SRI
SRI (MSISDN)
CdPA = HLRB address
NPDB
SRI (MSISDN)
CdPA = GMSCA address

MNP_SRF/
MATF
SRI (MSISDN)
SRI ack (MSRN)

CdPA = GMSCB address
CgPA = HLRB address
4
Originating
Exchange
IAM (MSISDN
IAM (MSRN)
IAM ((RN +) MSISDN)
GMSCA
GMSCB
Figure C.3.5: National or international originated call to a ported number

where indirect routeing with reference to the subscription network is used
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1.
network;
2.
When GMSCA in the number range holder network receives the ISUP IAM, it requests routeing information by
submitting a MAP SRI to the MNP_SRF/MATF. The TT on SCCP may be set to 'SRI';
3.
When MNP_SRF/MATF receives the message, MNP_SRF/MATF operation is triggered. The

MNP_SRF/MATF functionality analyses the MSISDN in the CdPA and identifies the MSISDN as being ported
to another network. As the message is a SRI message, the MNP_SRF/MATF function relays the message to the
subscription network by adding a routeing number to the CdPA which information may be retrieved from a
database. After modifying the CdPA, the message is routed to the subscription network;
4.
When MNP_SRF/MATF in the subscription network receives the SRI, it responds to the GMSCA in the
number range holder network by sending a SRI ack with a RN + MSISDN;
5.
GMSCA uses the (RN +) MSISDN to route the call to GMSCB in the subscription network; Depending on the
6.
When GMSCB in the subscription network receives the ISUP IAM, it requests routeing information by
submitting a MAP SRI to MNP_SRF/MATF. The TT on SCCP may be set to 'SRI';
7.
When MNP_SRF/MATF receives the message, MNP_SRF/MATF operation is triggered. The

MNP_SRF/MATF functionality analyses the MSISDN in the CdPA and identifies the MSISDN as being ported
into the network. The MNP_SRF/MATF function then replaces the CdPA by an HLRB address which
information may be retrieved from a database. After modifying the CdPA, the message is routed to HLRB;
8.
When HLRB receives the SRI, it responds to the GMSCB by sending an SRI ack with an MSRN that identifies
9.
NOTE:
C.4
The MNP_SRF/MATF in this scenario has only information about all ported numbers to one subscription
network, except those for which subscription information is held in the subscription networks HLR. In
this scenario the routeing depends always on the number range holder and the subscription network.
Information Flows
Figure C.4.1 shows the information flow for a successful delivery of a call to a non-ported number or number ported
into the network. The figure is related to figure C.3.1.
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Visited
Network
GMSCB
MNP_SRFB/MATF
HLRB
VMSCB
IAM ((RN+)MSISDN)
SRI (MSISDN)
SRI (MSISDN)
CdPA = HLRB address
PRN
PRN ack (MSRN)
SRI ack (MSRN)
IAM (MSRN)
Figure C.4.1: Successful delivery of a call to a non-ported subscriber

or number ported into the network
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Figure C.4.2 shows the signalling involved for a call to a ported number via direct routeing where the call is originated
in the subscription network. The figure is related to figure C.3.2.
Visited
Network
National Originating Network = Subscription Network

VMSCA
GMSCA
MNP_SRFA/MATF
HLRA
VMSCB
IAM (MSISDN)
SRI (MSISDN)
SRI (MSISDN)
CdPA = HLRA address
PRN
PRN ack (MSRN)
SRI ack (MSRN)
IAM (MSRN)
Figure C.4.2: Successful delivery of a call to a ported number via direct routeing
where the call is originated in the subscription network
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Figure C.4.3 shows the signalling involved for a national mobile originated call to a ported number via direct routeing.
The figure is related to figure C.3.3.
National Originating Network

GMSCA
MNP_SRFA/MATF
GMSCB
MNP_SRFB/MATF
Visited Network
HLRB
VMSCB
IAM (MSISDN)
SRI (MSISDN)
IAM ((RN +) MSISDN)
SRI (MSISDN)
SRI (MSISDN)
CdPA = HLRB address
PRN
PRN ack (MSRN)
SRI ack (MSRN)
IAM (MSRN)
Figure C.4.3: Successful delivery of a national mobile originated call

to a ported number via direct routeing
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Figure C.4.4 shows the signalling involved for a national mobile originated call to a not known to be ported number via
direct routeing. The figure is related to figure C.3.3.
National Originating Network

GMSCA
MNP_SRFA/MATF

GMSCB
MNP_SRFB/MATF
Visited Network
HLRB
VMSCB
IAM (MSISDN)
SRI (MSISDN)
SRI ack ((RN +) MSISDN)
IAM ((RN +) MSISDN)
SRI (MSISDN)
SRI (MSISDN)
CdPA = HLRB address
PRN
PRN ack (MSRN)
SRI ack (MSRN)
IAM (MSRN)
Figure C.4.4: Successful delivery of a national mobile originated call to a not known
to be ported number via direct routeing
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Figure C.4.5 shows the signalling involved for a call to a ported number via indirect routeing. The figure is related to
figure C.3.4
Originating
Network

GMSCA
MNP_SRFA/MATF
GMSCB
MNP_SRFB/MATF
Visited Network
HLRB
VMSCB
IAM(MSISDN)
SRI (MSISDN)
IAM (RN + MSISDN)
SRI (MSISDN)
SRI (MSISDN)
CdPA = HLRB address
PRN
PRN ack (MSRN)
SRI ack (MSRN)
IAM (MSRN)
Figure C.4.5: Successful delivery of a call to a ported number via indirect routeing
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Figure C.4.6 shows the signalling involved for a call to a ported number where indirect routeing with reference to the
subscription network is used. The figure is related to figure C.3.5.
GMSCA
IAM (MSISDN
MNP_SRFA/MATF
GMSCB
Visited Network
MNP_SRFB/MATF
HLRB
VMSCB
)
SRI (MSISDN)
SRI (MSISDN)
CdPA = RN + MSISDN, TT=SRI
IAM (RN + MSISDN)
SRI (MSISDN)
SRI (MSISDN)
CdPA = HLRB address
PRN
PRN ack (MSRN)
SRI ack (MSRN)
IAM (MSRN)
Figure C.4.6: Successful delivery for a call to a ported number where indirect routeing
with reference to the subscription network is used
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Contents of the messages
This clause contains detailed description of the messages shown in this part B of the specification.
C.5.1
Send Routeing Info
The contents of this message are specified in GSM 03.18 [4].
C.5.2
Send Routeing Info ack
The contents of this message are specified in GSM 03.18 [4]. In the case that the message is sent from the NPLR to the
GMSC, the following MNP specific information is defined.
Information element name
Imsi
Required
M
Msrn
Msisdn
MNP Indicator
C.6
Description
The IMSI returned by an NPLR is a generic IMSI, i.e. it is not
tied necessarily to the Subscriber. MCC and MNC values in this
IMSI shall point to the Subscription Network of the B Subscriber
When returned from the NPLR, this parameter contains a
Routeing Number that points to Subscription Network. If
concatenate addressing is used, it also contains the MSISDN in
addition to the Routeing Number. In the case of a number which
is not known to be ported, the Routeing Number may be omitted
as an operator option. If the routeing number is omitted, this
parameter contains only the MSISDN.
MSISDN of the B subscriber. This information element shall be
present if MSRN contains the routing number to reach the
subscription network for B subscriber and the MSISDN is not
contained in the MSRN information element.
Indicates the number portability status of the subscriber.
Handling of MAP to ISUP mapping (informative)
Different configurations can be possible within a portability domain depending on the versions of MAP and ISUP
protocols being used. The following clauses describe possible interworking scenarios.
C.6.1
Mapping direction: ISUP to MAP
The GMSC always constructs the Send Routeing Info message using the MSISDN. If the incoming IAM corresponds to
a ported number the GMSC shall retrieve the MSISDN from the corresponding parameter in the IAM.
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Mapping direction: MAP to ISUP
In MAP SRIack messages from NPLR, MAP versions 1 and 2 only support concatenate addressing for MNP. If
MSISDN parameter is present in the SRIack, this means that separate addressing is used in MAP; this is only possible if
MAP version 3 is used. MAP version 3 can also support concatenate addressing. In all cases, when a Routeing Number
is returned, it is included in the MSRN parameter of the SRIack.
Regardless of how MAP is established, the possible mappings of the parameters in ISUP IAM message is one of these 4
options (see also [7]):
1.
CdPN parameter includes only the MSISDN
2.
CdPN parameter includes both RN and MSISDN concatenated
3.
CdPN parameter includes the MSISDN and NRN parameter includes the Routeing Number
4.
CdPN parameter includes the Routeing Number and CDN parameter includes the MSISDN
In all cases, the method to transport the routing number in the IAM depends on the interfaces agreed by the operators in
the portability domain.
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Annex D (informative):
Status of Technical Specification GSM 03.66
This annex lists all changes made to the present document since its initial approval by the ETSI committee, SMG.
SMG#
Tdoc
s29
P99-458
CN2
Tdoc
N2-99282
VERS
CR
Phase
CAT
s29
s29
s29
s29
CN#05
CN#05
P99-458
P99-458
P99-458
P99-458
NP-99302
NP-99302
N2-99283
N2-99284
N2-992671
N2-99672
N2-99948
N2-99870
7.0.0
7.0.0
7.0.0
7.0.0
7.1.0
7.1.0
A002r1
A003r1
A004r1
A005
A006r1
A007
R98
R98
R98
R98
R98
R98
C
F
F
F
F
F
CN#05
NP-99302
N2-99D08
7.1.0
A009r1
R98
s30
CN#07
NP-000072
N2B000432 7.2.0
7.3.0
A014r2
R98
7.0.0
A001r1
R98
ETSI
SUBJECT
Alignment between 03.66 Part one and

Normative Annex C Description of call related
functionality
Editorial clarifications and alignments
Routeing conventions in a Portability Cluster
Adding of MNP indicator to the SRI ack
Corrections on MNP
Harmonisation of terminology
Proposed changes to B.4.2 Delivery of SMS to a
Non-ported Number - Direct Routeing MNPSRF acts as Higher-level Relay
Clarification of NPLR functionality in not known
to be ported case
Version approved by SMG#30
Result of Public Enquiry 9953
Update to Version 7.3.1 for Publication
New
Version
7.1.0
7.1.0
7.1.0
7.1.0
7.1.0
7.2.0
7.2.0
7.2.0
7.2.0
7.3.0
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History
Document history
V7.1.0
August 1999
Public Enquiry
PE 9953:
1999-08-04 to 1999-12-03
V7.3.0
July 2000
Vote
V 20000922:
2000-07-24 to 2000-09-22
V7.3.1
October 2000
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ETSI EN 301 716 V7.3.

Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+);

GLOBAL SYSTEM FOR

(GSM 03.66 Version 7.3.1 Release 1998)

ETSI EN 301 716 V7.3.1 (2000-10)

(GSM 03.66 Version 7.3.1 Release 1998)

ETSI EN 301 716 V7.3.1 (2000-10)

Definitions and abbreviations...................................................................................................................7

Common Architecture for call setup ......................................................................................................13

IN Call-Related Technical Realisation.........................................................15

Network Options ..............................................................................................................................................15

Functional requirements of network entities ..........................................................................................28

Functional requirement of GMSC ....................................................................................................................28

Contents of messages .............................................................................................................................35

Messages on the ISUP interface .......................................................................................................................35

Handling of Non-Call Related Signalling ....................................................36

Handling of Non-call Related Signalling ...............................................................................................36

Signalling Scenarios ...............................................................................................................................38

(GSM 03.66 Version 7.3.1 Release 1998)

ETSI EN 301 716 V7.3.1 (2000-10)

Functional Requirements of Network Entities .......................................................................................41

Signalling Scenarios (informative).........................................................................................................43

MNP Signalling Relay Function - Call Related Signalling.........................52

Handling of Call Related Signalling.......................................................................................................52

Functional Requirements of Network Entities .......................................................................................53

Procedure MNP_SRF_MATF_Call_Related ...................................................................................................53

Information Flows ..................................................................................................................................61

Contents of the messages .......................................................................................................................68

Send Routeing Info...........................................................................................................................................68

Handling of MAP to ISUP mapping (informative) ................................................................................68

Status of Technical Specification GSM 03.66..............................................70

(GSM 03.66 Version 7.3.1 Release 1998)

ETSI EN 301 716 V7.3.1 (2000-10)

Intellectual Property Rights

National transposition dates

Date of latest announcement of the present document (doa):

Date of latest publication of new National Standard

Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow):

(GSM 03.66 Version 7.3.1 Release 1998)

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For a specific reference, subsequent revisions do not apply.

For a non-specific reference, the latest version applies.

(GSM 03.66 Version 7.3.1 Release 1998)

ETSI EN 301 716 V7.3.1 (2000-10)

Definitions and abbreviations

(GSM 03.66 Version 7.3.1 Release 1998)

ETSI EN 301 716 V7.3.1 (2000-10)

Further GSM related abbreviations are given in GSM 01.04.

(GSM 03.66 Version 7.3.1 Release 1998)

ETSI EN 301 716 V7.3.1 (2000-10)

add an entry in the HLR;

add an entry in the Number Portability Database;

Other networks in the portability

add an entry in the Number Portability Database (if direct

add an entry in the HLR;

delete any entry related to the ported MSISDN in the Number

Other networks in the portability

delete any entry related to the ported MSISDN in the Number

add an entry in the HLR;