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Objectives
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Contents
1. VoLTE Solution Basic Concepts
2. VoLTE Network Evolution
3. Huawei VoLTE Solution Architecture
4. Huawei VoLTE Solution Products
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Contents
1. VoLTE Solution Basic Concepts
1.1 Commercial LTE Voice Solutions
1.2 Advantages of VoLTE
1.3 Key Technologies Involved in VoLTE
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CSFB Definition
The circuit switched fallback (CSFB) service enables calls to fall back to the CS
domain. The LTE network provides only data services. When a voice call is
initiated or answered, it falls back to the CS domain for processing. Therefore,
carriers only need to upgrade the MSC server without deploying the IMS network.
Advantage: Voice services can be provided quickly with little change on the live
network.
Application scenario:
If the IMS network is not deployed on the visited network, CSFB can provide
voice services for roaming LTE subscribers.
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MSC server
MME
SGs
CS
3
EPC
1
2G/3G
Originating side
LTE
Fallback
Terminating side
MSC server
MME
CS
EPC
SGs
2G/3G
Fallback
LTE
SVLTE Definition
In the simultaneous voice and LTE (SVLTE) solution, dual-mode mobile phones
work on the LTE network and the CS network simultaneously. The LTE network
provides data services, while the CS network provides voice services.
Advantage: SVLTE is a solution for mobile phones without requirements for the
network.
Disadvantage: The cost and power consumption of dual-mode mobile phones are
high.
MSC server
CS
MME
EPC
Voice service
Data service
LTE
2G/3G
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OTT Definition
Advantage:
Only the OTT server needs to be deployed to the live network and slight change is
required. The OTT can enhance user experience by offering rich multimedia
services.
Disadvantages:
The OTT solution is hard to provide common services, such as emergency calls
and interception, and services that are used only by regulatory bodies.
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Contents
1. VoLTE Solution Basic Concepts
1.1 Commercial LTE Voice Solutions
1.2 Advantages of VoLTE
1.3 Key Technologies Involved in VoLTE
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VoLTE Definition
Voice over long term evolution (VoLTE) is an IMS-based voice solution defined
by 3GPP. By deploying the IMS network, operators not only migrate traditional
voice and short message services on live networks but also integrate voice
services with various enhanced functions to diversify services.
VoLTE advantages
The VoLTE solution inherits all services provided by the CS network, including common
services, such as emergency calls and interception, and services that are used only by
regulatory bodies.
The VoLTE solution can implement E2E QoS control and guarantee voice call quality.
In the VoLTE solution, voice services are carried on IP networks. Therefore, subscribers can
enjoy richer multimedia services through the IMS network, compete with OTT.
Subscriber identities (such as the MSISDN) are reserved, which maximizes carriers' resource
usage and facilitates service profit gain.
The IMS architecture, supported by mature 3GPP standards and specifications, is considered
to be the next generation core network by the communications industry. The IMS architecture
ensures roaming services and network interworking.
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Faster
connection rate
Richer
services
Higher
spectral
efficiency
VoLTE can significantly reduce the call establish delay, provide highdefinition audio and video calls, greatly enhance the user experience
Fast connection:
HD video:
SD and HD video
size compare
HD voice (AMR-WB)
20 50 80
Hz Hz Hz
HD voice:
300
CS
Hz AMR-NB)
3400
Hz
7000
Hz
Audio
range
12k Hz
20k Hz
LTE
Pri.
Delay
Error rate
service
GBR
150ms
10-6
VoLTE video
Non-GBR
300ms
10-3
OTT video
Disadvantage
Deployment
Suggestion
Rich multimedia
services.
HD voice/video.
E2E QoS
Large-scale LTE
coverage
Slight change is
required on live
networks.
Slight change is
required on live
networks.
New NEs do not need
to be deployed.
Initial phase of
the LTE network
(transition
solution)
Costs of mobile
phones are high.
Advantages of the
LTE network cannot
be used.
Initial phase of
the LTE network
(transition
solution)
Solution Feature
VoLTE
OTT
CSFB
SVLTE
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Contents
1. VoLTE Solution Basic Concepts
1.1 Commercial LTE Voice Solutions
1.2 Advantages of VoLTE
1.3 Key Technologies Involved in VoLTE
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SRVCC/eSRVCC
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A default bearer is set up for IMS signaling streams when the UE attaches to the network.
After the UE initiates a call, SIP signaling streams for call connection is transmitted over the
default bearer through the P-GW to the IMS Core.
A dedicated bearer for IMS voice media streams is set up during call connection.
Voice media streams of the calling and called parties are transmitted over the dedicated bearer.
The PCRF assigns and delivers QoS rules for signaling and media streams during the setup of
default and dedicated bearers. This ensures quality of signaling and media streams.
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SRVCC Definition
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When a subscriber moves to an area uncovered by the LTE network while holding
a call, the call is switched to the CS domain. SRVCC interprets a switchover
process.
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eSRVCC Definition
Policy: The remote session update process is optimized. The media handover
point is near to the local side.
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eSRVCC Vs SRVCC
before
SRVCC
E2E media re-establish
IMS/SBC
eSRVCC
Local media establish
LTE
RAN
G/U
RAN
Remote
side
>
1.5s
IMS/SBC
LTE
RAN
ATCF &
ATGW
G/U
RAN
Remote
side
0s
after
<
230ms
ICS Definition
With the ICS feature, all services are centralized to IMS. Therefore,
subscribers can have consistent user experiences on the LTE and CS
networks.
CS subscribers who have subscribed to the ICS feature wish to use IMS
services without changing their numbers.
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AS
Service layer
AS
AS
Centralized service
trigger point
IMS Core
Access layer
MSC server
mAGCF
xPON
and FBB
MGW
2G/3G
CS subscriber
LTE
LTE subscriber
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Contents
1. VoLTE Solution Basic Concepts
2. VoLTE Network Evolution
3. Huawei VoLTE Solution Architecture
4. Huawei VoLTE Solution Products
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Contents
3. Huawei VoLTE Solution Architecture
3.1 VoLTE Layered Network Architecture
3.2 VoLTE Key NE Functions
3.3 VoLTE Interface and Protocol
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Service layer
Service layer
ATS
(MMtel AS/SCC AS/IPSM-GW/IM-SSF/Anchor
AS)
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Core Layer
Core layer
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Access Layer
Access layer
Access layer
Functions:
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Terminal Layer
Terminal layer
Terminal layer
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Contents
3. Huawei VoLTE Solution Architecture
3.1 VoLTE Layered Network Architecture
3.2 VoLTE Key NE Functions
3.3 VoLTE Interface and Protocol
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SPG
CCF
Collects ACR messages from IMS charging NEs, such as the CSCF,
ATS, and MGCF, processes the ARC messages to generate CDRs,
and sends the CDRs to a BC specified by carriers.
EMS
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Function
Common
telephony
application
server
(ATS)
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3GPP
MMTel
service
Mobile
special
service
Business
service
TISPAN
PSTN
service
IMS network
MBB
Mobile
terminal
FBB
CPE
Soft
phone
PSTN
SIP
terminal
POTS
POTS
The ATS integrates the functions of the MMTel AS, IM-SSF, SCC AS, Anchor AS,
and IP-SM-GW to reduce the number of attempts to trigger iFC during calls and
realize service resources sharing.
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eMSC server
(SRVCC IWF)
CS
SCC AS
ISC
IMS Core
EPC
Media connection 1
LTE
Handover
Calling
connection 1
SCC AS
Calling
connection 2
GERAN
UMTS
Media connection 2
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Called connection 3
Called party
access
T-ADS
The T-ADS function is integrated with the SCC AS. The SCC AS queries the
convergent HLR/HSS for the UE type and access domain information and
implements domain selection based on the carrier policies. Based on the TADS information, the SCC AS determines whether the current call is routed to
the IMS or CS network.
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CGF/CDF
OCS
Ro
2
Rf
E/Gd
IP-SM-GW
HSS
ISC
SMSC
3
Sends short
messages to
UEs.
SME
IMS Core
1
SIP message
UE
After the UE sends a SIP message, the IP-SM-GW converts the instant message
(SIP message) to a text message. When the UE registers with IMS, the IP-SM-GW
downloads the SMSC address to a local directory.
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IMS
Anchor AS
CS MSC server
VoLTE subscriber
IMS
Anchor AS
CS MSC server
LTE
VoLTE
subscriber
from CS subscribers.
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Function
IMS-HSS
(FE)
Controls subscriber roaming and stores the following information about a subscriber
in the IMS network: subscriber IDs, authentication data, service data, access
parameters, service trigger information, and roaming information.
SAEHSS/HLR
(FE)
USCDB
(BE)
Stores subscriber data and implements the functions of adding, deleting, updating,
and querying data at the request of the FE.
DNS/ENUM Implements functions provided by the DNS and the ENUM server.
eMSC
server
(SRVCC
IWF/CSFB
proxy)
MGCF
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Function
Provides resources for announcement playing and digit collection, voice conferences,
SD video conferences.
Combines the following NEs to provide call control, service triggering, and routing
functions:
I-CSCF: As the entrance to the IMS home network, the I-CSCF assigns or queries
the HSS to select an appropriate S-CSCF to serve subscribers.
S-CSCF: The S-CSCF is located on the home network as the central IMS node. It
I-CSCF/Simplements subscription, authentication, session, routes, and service triggering.
CSCF/BGCF
BGCF: The BGCF is located on the home network to select an MGCF for calls
/MRFC
between an IMS network and a PSTN or PLMN network. It is integrated into the SCSCF to reduce the need for standalone BGCFs. Therefore, call connection delay
is shorten and the reliability is enhanced.
MRFC: The MRFC controls the MRFP to play announcements and collect digits,
and provide resources for voice conferences and SD video conferences.
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Function
PCSCF/SBC/ATC
F/ATGW
MGW/IM-MGW
P-CSCF: located on the visited network as the first contact point for
subscribers within an IMS domain. The P-CSCF forwards SIP signaling
between SIP subscribers and their home networks.
SBC: provides the core border gateway function (C-BGF) and interconnection
border gateway function (I-BGF). The C-BGF is deployed at the edge of an
access network to provide attack protection and NAT traversal. The I-BGF
provides media channels for an IMS network to interwork with other networks
that use SIP or H.323 signaling.
ATCF/ATGW: located between the P-CSCF and I-CSCF/S-CSCF and
interworks with the SCC AS to provide eSRVCC.
Provides audio media channels for interworking between an IMS network and a
PSTN or PLMN network.
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CS
eMSC server
(SRVCC IWF)
MSC
SCC AS
IMS Core
EPC
Sv
MSC
MSC
SRVCC IWF
MSC
MME
1
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UE
Handover request
During a call, the ATCF or ATGW determines whether to anchor a call on the
media plane based on carriers' policies and terminal capabilities.
CS
SRVCC
IWF
IMS Core
SCC AS
Remote UE
Handover
ATCF
LTE
PS
ATGW
Bearer before a
handover
SBC
Change is not required.
Signaling after
a handover
Bearer after a
handover
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Function
eMSC server
(mAGCF)
S-GW/P-GW
MME
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Contents
3. Huawei VoLTE Solution Architecture
3.1 VoLTE Layered Network Architecture
3.2 VoLTE NE Functions
3.3 VoLTE Interface and Protocol
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Contents
1. VoLTE Solution Basic Concepts
2. VoLTE Network Evolution
3. Huawei VoLTE Solution Architecture
4. Huawei VoLTE Solution Products
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Application server
Legacy service
ATS
(MMTel AS/SCC AS/IP-SM-GW/Anchor AS/IM
SSF)
ATS9900
IMS Core
Presence/IM/DS/XDMS
RCS9880
EMS
iManager
M2000
Provisioning
GW
SPG2800
Convergent SDB
HLR/IMS-HSS/SAE-HSS
/ENUM /DNS
MRFP
MRP6600
DMS
TMS9950
eMSC server
(SRVCC-IWF/CSFB proxy)
MSOFTX3000
Terminal
EPC
MME
USN9810
MGW
UMG8900
2G/3G
LTE handset
MGCF
MSOFTX3000
IM-MGW
UMG8900
Legacy
network
SBC
(P-CSCF/A-BCF/A-BGF/ATCF/ATGW/E-CSCF)
SE2600/SE2900
CS
CCF
iCG9815
I-CSCF/SCSCF/MRFC
CSC3300
SCP
2G/3G
LTE CPE
S-GW/P-GW
UGW9811
LTE
PCRF
UPCC
LTE
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High Integration
SE2600/SE2900
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IMS/MSC server/SingleSDB
IMS/ATS
UMG8900
P-GW/S-GW/SBC
EMS/RCS
MSC server
IMS
SingleSDB
MME
Platform: ATCA/ATAE
Platform: UMG
Platform: PGP
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The M2000/U2000 is deployed to manage all NEs in IMS, CS, and EPC networks in a unified
manner. The M2000/U2000 functions include monitoring alarms and collecting NE performance
data. With the M2000, operators can monitor, configure, and maintain the entire network
conveniently.
Copyright 2014 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Solution description
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Solution description
Summary
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Acronyms
VoLTE
CSFB
SVLTE
OTT
CTAS
T-ADS
EPC
MO
MT
LTE
IMS
SAE
SMS
UE
RCS
IM
ICS
SRVCC
eSRVCC
SCC AS
HSS
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Acronyms (Cont.)
MME
PS
CS
ATCF
ATGW
mAGCF
AGCF
CSCF
S-CSCF
P-CSCF
I-CSCF
MRFC
MFFP
MGCF
AS
BGCF
NAB
CAB
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