3 Definitions and abbreviations

22.0973GPPMultiple Subscriber Profile (MSP) Phase 2Release 17Service descriptionStage 1TS

3.1 Definitions

For the purposes of this TS the following definitions apply:

Subscriber: The user who is provisioned with the MSP service

Profile: A profile consists of a set of telecommunications services for the subscriber. In the case of the single numbering scheme there is a unique MSISDN associated with each profile. In the multi-numbering scheme there is the ability to have a unique MSISDN associated with each basic service in each profile.

Service Provider (SP): The organisation through which the subscriber obtains PLMN telecommunication services. This may be the network operator or possibly a separate body.

Profile Identification (Profile ID): The profile IDs allow unambiguous identification of each profile. This will allow the subscriber to select the preferred profile for outgoing calls and for subscriber actions. For terminating calls the profile ID shall be part of the notification of the profile.

Registered Profile: The registered profile is that registered by/for the subscriber

Selected Profile: For mobile originated calls and short messages this is the registered profile unless the subscriber explicitly selects an alternative profile. For mobile terminating activities, this is the profile associated with the MSISDN addressed.

Mobile Terminating Activities: These include mobile terminating calls, short messages (SMS MT) and Call Independent Supplementary Services (e.g. NI-USSD).

Default Profile: Profile to be used when roaming to non-supporting network

3.2 Abbreviations

For the purposes of this TS the following abbreviations apply, in addition, abbreviations used in this TS are listed in 3GPP TS 21.905 [1].

MSP Multiple Subscriber Profile