LTE Signaling with Diameter

Book excerpt: Diameter Signaling Principles, Techniques, and Best Practices Effectively configure, deploy, and manage Diameter signaling using the practical information contained in this comprehensive guide. Written by an internationally recognized telecommunications expert, LTE Signaling with Diameter thoroughly explains the protocol, how it works, and how it is used in all networks. Find out about Diameter features and capabilities, IETF and 3GPP requirements, setup and migration techniques, and policy, IMS, and location-based services. Real-world examples and messaging samples are provided throughout. You will get an overview of the evolution of mobile networking—from 0G to 5G—and valuable appendices. LTE Signaling with Diameter covers: · Diameter Protocol Fundamentals · Routing in the Diameter Network · Relay, Redirect, and Proxy Agents · Diameter Path Authorization · Diameter for Accounting · Event and Session Charging · Online and Offline Charging · Connecting to Subscriber Databases · Connecting to Policy and IMS