The Role of Mobile Switching Centre Server in LTE Based Network Architecture
Danijel Majačić · 2010
Goal of this master thesis is to examine role and position of MSC Server in core network after introducing of LTE system in already complex mobile networks architecture. Starting point is that current mobile networks with MSC Server are using circuit switched access and ISUP protocol for voice services, while LTE networks are pure packet switched networks and main protocol is SIP protocol. This work will analyse requirements for MSC Server for interoperation with LTE and IMS systems. Also possibility of using voice and SMS services in LTE networks and continuity of voice session while changing access network will be analysed. Finally, future of MSC Server in LTE networks will be checked by analysing 3GPP standards, trends and recommendations. Since MSC server is part of the core part of the network this thesis will be oriented mainly to the core part of mobile networks.