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This document explores various aspects of mobile telecommunications, including precellular and cellular service architectures. Key components such as the Mobile Telephone Switching Office (MTSO) and its role in connecting cellular networks to the public switched telephone network are discussed. The backhaul network and its function in linking cells to mobile switches are outlined. Additionally, services like Nextel's nationwide push-to-talk and Kodiak's inter-network communications are examined, alongside illustrations of third-generation network architectures defined by 3GPP.
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Figure 8.3The mobile telephone switching office (MTSO) connects the cellular network to thepublic switched telephone network. The backhaul network connects cells to themobile switch.
Figure 8.4Mobile switching center, Signaling System 7 (SS7), and registers containing subscriber databases.
Figure 8.5The Nextel nationwide push-to-talk service used for nationwide service.
Figure 8.6Kodiak push-to-talk between cellular networks. Figure courtesy of Kodiak Networks.
Figure 8.7Third generation network architecture as defined by the 3GPP.