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SS7

SS7 (Signaling System 7) is a standard for control signaling in the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network.

SS7 signaling is done out-of-band, meaning that SS7 signaling messages are transported over a separate data connection. This represents a significant security improvement over earlier systems which used in-band signaling.

SS7 is referred to by many other names, including CCS7 (Common Channel Signaling System 7), C7, Number 7, and CCIS7 (Common Channel Interoffice Signaling 7).

SS7 Tutorials

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SS7 Specifications

The official specifications for SS7 are available from the ITU-T in the Q.7xx series recommendations.

ITU-T Q.7xx Series RecommendationsDocumentNumber Description

Q.700 Introduction to CCITT Signalling System No. 7
Q.701 Functional description of the message transfer part (MTP) of Signalling System No. 7
Q.702 Signalling data link
Q.703 Signalling link
Q.704 Signalling network functions and messages
Q.705 Signalling network structure
Q.706 Message transfer part signaling performance
Q.707 Testing and maintenance
Q.708 Assignment procedures for international signaling point codes
Q.709 Hypothetical signaling reference connection
Q.710 Simplified MTP for small systems
Q.711 Functional description of the Signalling Connection Control Part
Q.712 Definition and function of signaling connection control part messages
Q.713 Signalling connection control part formats and codes
Q.714 Signalling connection control part procedures
Q.715 Signalling connection control part user guide
Q.716 Signalling connection control part performance
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