Other Interfaces to the Switch

VMS IN

SMSC CCBS
MSC
 Voice Mail System
• The VMS allows callers to leave messsages
for subscribers who are busy or unavailable
• The VMS greatly improves call completion
rates and is therefore a significant revenue
earner for the operator
• A VMS platform can also be used to
provide audio text and bulletin board
facilities
Short Messaging Service Centre
• The SMSC allows alpha-numeric paging
messages to be delivered to a mobile station
• Notification of voice mail messages
• Mobile to mobile short messaging
 Intelligent Network
• Intelligent Network platforms enable the
Operator to offer Value Added Services in
addition to those defined in the GSM
Standards, for example:
– Single number dialling
– Call hunting
– Pre Paid