Legacy Voice/SMS/MMS Use Case
Access PathFinder to identify the destination and correct for number portability.
Originators and/or carriers use PathFinder Number Portability Discovery to obtain the destination identity associated with the dialed number. This enables the hub to save money on bespoke solutions or sub-optimal solutions relating to number portability in that country. Revenue leakage effects are reduced and quality improved due to a high percentage of traffic delivered. OPEX savings through route optimisation, one-stop shop information source efficiency.
Example:
ENUM Query: +447777123456
PathFinder NPD ENUM Result: Destination Global Service provider Identity code and or IMSI MCC, MNC mobile service provider code.
IMS Interconnect Use Case
Originators and/or carriers access the destination ENUM registry to obtain a routing address associated with the dialed number. Example services may be RCS or VoLTE on the MNO side. Internationally inter-operable scalable standardised approach. NGN interconnect and all IP path achieved for the subscriber.
Example:
ENUM Query: +447777123456
PathFinder ID ENUM Result: Service type, eg. SIP and Routing URI.
TDM-IP break in/out Use Case
A TDM subscriber dials an NGN subscriber or an NGN subscriber dials a TDM subscriber. By querying Carrier ENUM it is possible to identify the technology type of the destination subscriber and convert format at the appropriate point in the delivery path. It is important to convert only once and only where necessary to avoid expense and introduce quality problems into the call. Internationally inter-operable scalable standardised approach.
Example:
ENUM Query: +447777123456
PathFinder ID ENUM Result: Service type, eg SIP and Routing URI or Service Type, eg. Tel (TDM)
