Table of Contents

Foreword
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions and abbreviations
   3.1 Definitions
   3.2 Abbreviations
4 Executive summary
5 Numbering issues
   5.1 Introduction
   5.2 Responsibility for numbering
   5.3 ITU-T Recommendations relevant to S-PCN
   5.4 Number use in GSM
   5.5 Options for the structure of S-PCN numbering in E.164
   5.6 Options for IMSI numbering in E.212
   5.7 Signalling Point Codes (SPC)
   5.8 S-PCN numbering; conclusions
6 Lawful interception and security issues
   6.1 Introduction
   6.2 Specialist definitions
   6.3 Road map of responsibilities for lawful interception
   6.4 Special issues raised by S-PCN networks
   6.5 Conclusion
7 Interconnection and related network issues
   7.1 Introduction
   7.2 The approach to interconnection
   7.3 Dual mode operation and integration with other mobile
        networks
   7.4 Issues to be addressed for interconnection Type A
        (any-to-any)
   7.5 The Interconnection Directive
   7.6 The European Interconnection Forum
   7.7 Universal Personal Telecommunications (UPT) and its
        relationship to S-PCN
   7.8 Conclusions
8 Evolution towards the UMTS satellite component
   8.1 General
   8.2 Objectives of UMTS
   8.3 Scenarios for evolution towards UMTS
   8.4 UMTS requirements
   8.5 Spectrum issues
   8.6 Summary of UMTS issues for S-PCNs
   8.7 Reference documents for UMTS
9 Human factors
   9.1 Introduction
   9.2 Hardware characteristics
   9.3 User input and output features
   9.4 User control procedures
   9.5 User requirements in UPT
   9.6 User co-operation in S-PCN telecommunication sessions
   9.7 System and user response times
   9.8 Health and safety
   9.9 Requirements for people with special needs
   9.10 User requirements concerning security
   9.11 Summary and conclusion
10 S-PCN MES equipment not currently covered by ETSs
   10.1 Introduction
   10.2 Receive-only MES
   10.3 MES intended for aeronautical applications
   10.4 MES intended for maritime applications
   10.5 Dual or multi mode MES
11 Mutual recognition of type approval and licences
   11.1 Introduction
   11.2 Current situation
   11.3 Discussions
   11.4 Conclusions
12 Summary of findings and recommendations
   12.1 Numbering issues
   12.2 Lawful interception
   12.3 Interconnection and related network issues
   12.4 Evolution towards the UMTS satellite component
   12.5 Human Factors (HF)
   12.6 S-PCN MES equipment not currently covered by ETSs
   12.7 Mutual recognition of type approval and licences
Annex A: Requirements for lawful interception
Annex B: Bibliography
History

Abstract

Contains information on current thinking on which standards, in addition to the ETSs on essential requirements, are needed to assure short and long term suitability of S-PCN systems in the European technical, operational and regulatory environment.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	European Telecommunications Standards Institute
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ISBN
Committee	SES