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Overview


Signaling System 7 (SS7) is a packet-switched data network that forms the backbone of the international telecommunications network. Using NetStructure™ SS7 products and protocols, developers gain access to the full power and services of the core public network.

  • Access an expanded customer base by network-enabling existing communications applications and making them available to network service providers
  • Improve performance from a given application platform by utilizing SS7’s fast call setup. This translates to less equipment required in the center office (CO), as well as lower trunking costs.
  • Access premium services of the Intelligent Network (IN) by utilizing SS7’s transaction capabilities
  • Access premium services for mobile wireless telephony and data applications

SS7 plays an important role in both wireline and wireless networks. The NetStructure SS7 product line consists of boards and server solutions that meet a wide variety of customer requirements, and has a complete family of SS7 products that scale from 64 ports to over 16,000 ports and a complete SS7 software stack that runs on these products.