Interface Protocol Nodes Used for

Charging Collection Function (CCF) <> Billing Charging Collection Function CDR interface for data
Bi Diameter
System records from IMS core elements.
Conveys media control requests, responses and
notifications as well as documents (scripts, announcement
Cr SIP MRFC <> AS
files, and other resources) between the MRFC and an
Application Server
Cx Diameter I/S-CSCF <> HSS Provides subscriber data to the S-CSCF
Enables AS to find the HSS holding the applicable User
Dh Diameter AS <> SLF
Profile information in a multi-HSS environment.
Enables AAA Server to identify correct HSS for a specific
Dw Diameter AAA Server <> SLF
user
For IMS subscribers finds the correct HSS in a multi-HSS
Dx Diameter I-CSCF <> SLF
environment.
The BSF obtains the identity of HSS containing the required
Dz Diameter BSF <> SLF
subscriber specific data.
Used to identify valid user equipment based on the device’s
Gf MAP SGSN<>EIR
IMEI.
Interface between mobile network and external public or
Gi IP GGSN <> PDN private IP networks (for example, the Internet or IMS
network).
Supports exchange of messages between SIP user
Gm SIP UE <> P-CSCF
equipment (UE) or a VoIP Gateway and P-CSCF
Supports exchange of signaling between the GGSN and the
Gmb Diameter GGSN <> BM-SC
Broadcast-Multicast Service Center for MBMS users.
Conveys control plane messages for establishing and
managing tunnels for providing packet data network
Gn GTPv1 SGSN <> GGSN
access. The Gn also manages user plane data packet
tunnels from the RAN to the GGSN.
Similar to Gn, connects SGSN in visited network to GGSN in
Gp GTPv1 SGSN <> GGSN in other PLMN
home PLMN.
Supports dynamic QoS-related service information
Gq Diameter AF <> PDF exchanged between the Policy Decision Function (PDF) and
the Application Function (AF).
Authentication, authorization and mobility management of
Gr MAP SGSN <> HLR
UE within the mobile network.
Provides QoS, policy and charging information to the Policy
Gx Diameter PCEF/PGW <> PCRF Enforcement Function that resides within the GGSN or
PGW.
Transfer of (QoS) policy information from the PCRF to the
Gxa Diameter PCRF <> BBERF
trusted non-access
Transfer of (QoS) policy information from the PCRF to
Gxb Diameter ePDG <> vPCRF
trusted non-access.
Transfer of (QoS) policy information from the PCRF to the
Gxc Diameter PCRF <> BBERF
serving gateway.
Gxx Diameter PCRF<>BBERF Conveys (QoS) policy control from the PCRF.
Provides online charging control for event and session
Gy Diameter PCEF/PGW and OCS
based service charging.
Provides transport of service data flow based information
Gz Diameter PCEF/PGW <> OFCS
for offline charging.
Provides information to allocate, modify and release media
Iq H.248 IMS-ALG<>IMS AGW
paths between the IP-CAN and IMS core.
 The IMS Service Control Interface is used for requesting
services from an AS. Also supports AS initiated requests to
ISC SIP S-CSCF<>AS,S-CSCF<>MRB
the IMS. Used by the MRB to initiate sessions that
originated with an AS requesting media resources.
TrGW <> TrGW belonging to a different IM CN Forwarding media streams from a TrGW to another TrGW
Izi RTP
subsystem network belonging to a different IMS network.
Supports forwarding of SIP requests destined to a Public
Ma SIP AS <> I-CSCF
Service Identity hosted by an AS.
Mb SIP MGW <> MRFP IMS Subsystem access to IPv6 networks
Supports incoming/outgoing SIP sessions from the PSTN
Mg SIP MGCF <> CSCF
interworked through the MGCF.
Exchanges messages between S-CSCF and BGCF for
Mi SIP CSCF <> BGCF
interworking with the PSTN.
Exchange of sessions with an MGCF that the BGCF has
Mj SIP BGCF <> MGCF
selected to provide session breakout to the PSTN.
Supports interworking with the PSTN/CS domain; used
when the BGCF has determined that a breakout should
Mk SIP BGCF/IMS ALG <> BGCF
occur in another IMS network. Carries SIP messages from
BGCF to a BGCF in another network.
Supports exchange of messages between IMS and external
Mm SIP CSCF <> IBCF
IP networks.
Supports exchange of messages between an MGCF and IMS
Mn H.248 MCGF <> IMS MGW MGW for control of bearer channels between the IMS and
PSTN.
Supports MRFC control of media stream resources
Mp H.248 MRFC <> MRFP
provided by an MRF.
Supports exchange of information between an S-CSCF and
Mr SIP CSCF <> MRFC,AS <> MRFC MRFC. Also carries session control messages between an
AS and MRFC.
Supports interaction between an AS and an MRFC for
Mr′ SIP AS <> MRFC
session control without passing through an S-CSCF
Mw SIP CSCF <> CSCF Supports exchange of messages between core CSCFs.
Provides interworking with another IMS network when the
BGCF has determined that a breakout should occur into the
Mx SIP CSCF/BGCF <> IBCF
other IMS network. Carries SIP message from the BGCF to
the IBCF in the other network.
Supports exchange of signaling between the GGSN and the
Mz Diameter VPLMN BM-SC <> HPLMN BM-SC Broadcast-Multicast Service Center for MBMS users. This is
the roaming version of the Gmb interface.
Pr Diameter AAA Server <> PNA Used for reporting IP connectivity related events.
Supports requests by AS for assignment of media resources
Rc SIP AS <> MRB for a call when utilizing an MRB in In-Line mode or Query
mode
Conveys pricing and tariff information from the Rating
Re Diameter Charging Function <> Rating function
function.,
Rf Diameter AS <> OFCS Supports exchange of offline charging information.
Supports exchange of online charging in both the IMS and
Ro Diameter AS <> OCS
EPC.
Rx Diameter P-CSCF <> PCRF Used to exchange policy and charging related information.
Conveys mobility, session and E-UTRAN radio access
S1-MME NAS,S1-AP eNodeB B <> MME
bearer management messages.
S1-U GTPv1-U eNodeB B <> SGW Bearer user plane tunnel management.
Provides user plane control and mobility support between
S2a GTPv2-C PDN GW <> SGW
the mobile packet core and WLAN access networks.
 Provides user plane control and mobility support between
S2b GTPv2-C PDN GW<> ePDG
the mobile packet core and WLAN access networks.
Supports control plane message exchange for inter-access
S3 GTPv2-C SGSN<>MME
network mobility procedures.
Supports procedures for setting up and releasing bearers
S4 GTPv2-C SGSN <> SGW
when the UE is in a UMTS network.
GTPv2- Provides user plane tunneling and control plane tunnel
S5 SGW <> PDN GW
C,GTPv1-U management for intra-PLMN traffic.
Supports transfer of subscription and authentication data
S6a Diameter MME <> HSS
for authenticating and authorizing user access.
S6b Diameter AAA Server/Proxy <> PDN GW Used to authenticate and authorize the UE for access
Supports transfer of subscription and authentication data
S6d Diameter SGSN <> HSS
for authenticating and authorizing user access.
Provides user plane tunneling and control plane tunnel
S8 GTP-U,GTP-C SGW in the VPLMN <> PDN GW in the HPLMN
management for inter-PLMN traffic (roaming).
PCRF in the HPLMN (H-PCRF) <> PCRF in the Supports transfer of (QoS) policy and charging control
S9 Diameter
VPLMN (V- PCRF) information from the HPLMN to a VPLMN.
Supports exchange of messages for MME relocation and
S10 GTPv2-C MME<>MME
MME-to-MME information transfer.
S11 GTPv2-C MME <> SGW Provides mobility and bearer management for devices.
Supports user plane tunneling when a Direct Tunnel is
S12 GTPv1-U RNC
established.
Used for UE IMEI identity check procedures between an
S13 Diameter MME <> EIR
MME and EIR.
Used for UE IMEI identity check procedures between SGSN
S13’ Diameter SGSN <> EIR
and EIR.
Enables dynamic control over applications through
Sd Diameter PCRF <> TDF
detection, monitoring and reporting procedures.
Interface between EPC and external public or private IP
SGi Diameter PDN GW <> Packet Data Network
networks (for example, the Internet or IMS network).
Supports exchange of User Profile information such as
Sh Diameter AS (SIP AS or OSA CSCF) <> HSS service related information, user location information or
charging function info.
Transports CAMEL subscription information including
Si Diameter IM-SSF <> HSS
triggers for use by CAMEL based application services.
Carries subscription information and updates in the SPR to
Sp Diameter PCRF <> SPR
the PCRF.,
Supports secure transport of access authentication,
STa Diameter Trusted non-IP access <> AAA Server/Proxy authorization, mobility parameters and charging-related
information.
Supports secure transport of access authentication,
SWa Diameter Un-trusted non-IP access <> AAA Server/Proxy authorization, mobility parameters and charging-related
information.
Carries Authentication, Authorization and associated
SWd Diameter AAA Proxy <> AAA Server
information between the AAA proxy and the AAA server.
Provides transport of mobility parameters, tunnel
SWm Diameter AAA Server/Proxy <> ePDG
authentication and authorization data.
SWn Diameter Untrusted Non-IP Access <> ePDG UE-initiated tunnel towards ePDG.
SWx Diameter AAA Server <> HSS Provides transport of authentication data.
Provides transport of authentication, authorization and
Wa RADIUS WLAN Access Network <> AAA Proxy
charging data.
Provides transport of authentication, authorization and
Wd RADIUS AAA Proxy <> AAA Server
related subscriber information.
Wg Diameter AAA Server/Proxy <> WAG Provides transport and tunneling of charging information.
Interface from WLAN to a public or private packet data
Wi IP PDG <> Packet Data Network
network.
Enables user authentication and authorization along with
Wm Diameter AAA Server <> PDG
conveying charging characteristics.
Provides retrieval of authentication, WLAN subscriber,
Wx Diameter AAA Server <> HSS
service and charging information from HSS.
Provides support for intra-LTE handovers, context
X2AP,GTPv1-
X2 eNodeB B <> eNodeB B transfer, load management, and user plane bearer
U
transport control between eNodeBs.
Diameter, Supports retrieval and transfer of authentication and
Zh BSF <> HSS
MAP security information.
Diameter, Supports retrieval and transfer of authentication and
Zh’ BSF <> HSS
MAP security information between operators.
Diameter, Conveys application specific user security settings and key
Zn BSF and NAF
HTTP information to the NAF.
Diameter, Conveys intra-operator application specific user security
Zn’ BSF <> Zn Proxy
HTTP settings and key information to the NAF.
Provides information to allocate, modify and release media
Ix H.248 IMS-ALG<>TrGW
paths between the IP-CAN and IMS core.