Overview
SIST EN 301 264 V1.2.1:2005 is a European and Slovenian standard focused on the telecommunication sector, specifically for Private Integrated Services Networks (PISN). It details the inter-exchange signalling protocol that enables the provision of Advice of Charge (AOC) supplementary services within PISNs. This standard corresponds to the modified version of ISO/IEC 15050:2003 and is part of a broader set of standards developed by ETSI and ECMA, aligned with ISDN and OSI architecture principles. The document is technically aligned with ETSI EN 301 264 V1.2.1 and is officially endorsed by SIST for use in Slovenia.
Key Topics
- Private Integrated Services Network (PISN): Defines the environment for private telecommunications networks, often used to connect multiple locations of an organization via secure, private infrastructure.
- Inter-exchange Signalling Protocol: Specifies how exchanges within the PISN communicate, particularly for transmitting information related to supplementary services.
- Advice of Charge Supplementary Service: Provides real-time or after-call information about call costs, crucial for cost monitoring and management in organizational networks.
- PSS1/ QSIG Protocols: Utilizes protocols in the Q reference point, known informally as QSIG, ensuring interoperability for advanced telephony features across different systems within PISN.
- Standard Alignment and Modifications: Adapts and references several other relevant telecommunications standards, facilitating conformity within the broader international context.
Applications
SIST EN 301 264 V1.2.1:2005 is practically applied in scenarios requiring the integration and interoperability of private telephony systems, especially where advice of charge information is essential:
- Corporate Voice Networks: Large organizations with geographically distributed sites can manage, monitor, and control telephony costs using standardized charge notification services.
- Virtual Private Networks (VPN): Ensures advanced call management and service transparency across sites interconnected by private telecommunication networks.
- Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturers: Enables device and software interoperability within PISN environments by adhering to unified signalling protocols.
- Network Operators and Systems Integrators: Facilitates the installation and maintenance of interconnected private phone systems, ensuring compliance with European and international standards.
- Cost Allocation and Accountability: The advice of charge feature allows organizations to allocate communication costs accurately and promote responsible usage of network resources.
Adopting SIST EN 301 264 V1.2.1:2005 helps organizations achieve seamless integration of supplementary services in private networks, cost transparency, and adherence to recognized best practices.
Related Standards
This standard references and aligns with several other key telecommunications standards, ensuring a harmonized approach to private network communications:
- EN 300 172: Circuit-mode basic services protocol (ISO/IEC 11572, modified)
- EN 300 171: Functional capabilities for circuit-mode 64 kbit/s bearer services (ISO/IEC 11574, modified)
- ETS 300 475-1: Reference configuration for PTN exchanges (ISO/IEC 11579-1, modified)
- EN 300 239: Generic functional protocol for supplementary services (ISO/IEC 11582, modified)
- EN 301 254: Functional model and information flows for AOC supplementary services (ISO/IEC 15049, modified)
- EN 300 257, EN 300 260, EN 300 261: Call diversion, transfer, and related supplementary services
- EN 301 265, EN 301 827: Additional network features such as call interception and wireless terminal handling
By adopting SIST EN 301 264 V1.2.1:2005 and its associated standards, organizations align with tested and globally recognized practices for the deployment and management of private telecommunication networks with advanced supplementary services.