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The
MSC (mobile switching center) plays a central role in
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GSM
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switching
functions
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additional
functions for mobility support
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management
of network resources
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interworking
functions via Gateway MSC (GMSC)
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integration
of several databases
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Functions
of a MSC
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specific
functions for paging and call forwarding
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termination
of SS7 (signaling system no. 7)
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mobility
specific signaling
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location
registration and forwarding of location information
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provision
of new services (fax, data calls)
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support
of short message service (SMS)
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generation
and forwarding of accounting and billing information
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