iCore IN-SCF

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The Intelligent Network (IN) platform enables GSM and UMTS operators to develop unique value-added services to attract and retain subscribers and generate incremental revenue. Compliant with 3GPP CAMEL specifications, the iCore INService Control Function (IN-SCF) provides the necessary logic to implement services, communicates with switches external to the network to support a uniform subscriber experience while roaming, and ultimately enables a consistent feature set between mobile and wireline networks.

The IN-SCF can be deployed on a standalone basis, on a carrier-grade platform, as part of a macro network. It can also be integrated into a complete, multi-technology iCore network from Tecore, allowing operators to reap revenues from unique, innovative value-added services.

Prepaid and Other Value-Added Service for Commercial Carriers

The iCore IN-SCF supports Tecore's popular prepaid feature set, but is also the foundation for a range of operator-defined services including but not limited to:

• Complex call routing
• Location-based services
• Virtual private networks
• Call screening
• Telephone number portability
• Mobile banking
• Televoting
• Universal telephone number
• Toll-free calls / freephone
• Broadcast calling

Software Specifications

PREPAID FUNCTIONALITIES

• Balance threshold
• Low balance warning
• Zero / Low balance cutoff
• Top-up / Recharge IVR
• Balance announcement IVR
• USSD Top-up / recharge (includes alternate account recharge)
• USSD balance transfer
• USSD balance inquiry
• Monthly, periodic, per-call, tax charges
• Balance expiration (includes dynamic recharge expiration)
• SMS balance notification
• Free inbound / outbound minutes
• Free / not free based on dialed number (call type)
• Charge from start or from connect (unanswered international calls)
• Suspended caller routes to support
• Individual calling cards have associated billing method
• New features
• Roaming prepaid
• Real time period-by-period debiting
• Destination-based rating for air, land, SMS
• Origin / location-based rating for air, land, SMS
• Per-subscriber / account day-of-year rate multipliers
• Peak / off-peak rates for air, land, SMS
• Individual service charges have associated dates
• Dialed number can be free land, chargeable air or vice versa
• Encrypted debit / scratch cards have a unique control number different from card number

STANDARDS COMPLIANCE

• CAMEL Phases 1, 2, 3 and 4

INTERFACES

• IN-SCF to HLR: GSM MAP
• IN-SCF to SSF: CAP

CONFIGURATION AND OA&M

• SCF will generate CDRs for IN subscribers roaming off-network
• For all IN calls, the SCF will generate IN-specific and service-specific data for inclusion in CDRs
• Use of intuitive GUIs for local and remote system management
• System-wide performance / alarm logs, traffic CDRs and CAMEL-specific operational measurements