ETSI ETS 300 711 ed.1 (1997-03)

Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN); Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN); Virtual Card Calling (VCC); Service description

DE/NA-010013

Digitalno omrežje z integriranimi storitvami (ISDN) – Javno komutirano telefonsko omrežje (PSTN) – Klicanje z navidezno kartico (VCC) – Opis storitve

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 12-Mar-1997
• Technical Committee: NA 1 - User Interfaces, Services and Charging
• Current Stage: 12 - Completion
• Due Date: 14-Mar-1997
• Completion Date: 13-Mar-1997
• Ref Project: SIST ETS 300 711 E1:2003 - Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN); Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN); Virtual Card Calling (VCC); Service description

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Digitalno omrežje z integriranimi storitvami (ISDN) – Javno komutirano telefonsko omrežje (PSTN) – Klicanje z navidezno kartico (VCC) – Opis storitveIntegrated Services Digital Network (ISDN); Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN); Virtual Card Calling (VCC); Service description33.080Digitalno omrežje z integriranimi storitvami (ISDN)Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)33.040.35Telefonska omrežjaTelephone networksICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:ETS 300 711 Edition 1SIST ETS 300 711 E1:2003en01-december-2003SIST ETS 300 711 E1:2003SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEANETS 300 711TELECOMMUNICATIONMarch 1997STANDARDSource: ETSI TC-NAReference: DE/NA-010013ICS:33.020Key words:ISDN, PSTN, supplementary service, stage 1, VCCIntegrated Services Digital Network (ISDN);Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN);Virtual Card Calling (VCC);Service descriptionETSIEuropean Telecommunications Standards InstituteETSI SecretariatPostal address: F-06921 Sophia Antipolis CEDEX - FRANCEOffice address: 650 Route des Lucioles - Sophia Antipolis - Valbonne - FRANCEX.400: c=fr, a=atlas, p=etsi, s=secretariat - Internet: [e-mail].: [phone] - Fax: [phone]Copyright Notification: No part may be reproduced except as authorized by written permission. The copyright and theforegoing restriction extend to reproduction in all media.© European Telecommunications Standards Institute 1997. All rights reserved.SIST ETS 300 711 E1:2003



Page 2ETS 300 711: March 1997Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation and publication of this document, errors in content,typographical or otherwise, may occur. If you have comments concerning its accuracy, please write to"ETSI Editing and Committee Support Dept." at the address shown on the title page.SIST ETS 300 711 E1:2003



Page 3ETS 300 711: March 1997ContentsForeword.51Scope.72Normative references.83Definitions.84Abbreviations.95Description.105.1Core requirements.105.2Optional requirements.105.2.1General.105.2.2Provider's Limitation on Destination (PLD).105.2.3Subscriber's Limitation on Destination (SLD).105.2.4Time Dependent Control (TDC).105.2.5Origin Dependent Control (ODC).105.2.6Credit Limit (floor limit) (CRL).115.2.7Follow-On Calling (FOC).115.2.8Speed Dialling (SPD).115.2.9Pre-Defined Destination (PDD).115.2.10Language Selection (LGS).115.2.11Customer Profile Management (CPM).115.2.12Call Logging (LOG).126Procedures.126.1Provision and withdrawal.126.2Normal procedures.126.2.1Registration and erasure.126.2.1.1Core requirements.126.2.1.2Optional requirements.126.2.2Activation and deactivation.136.2.2.1Core requirements.136.2.2.2Optional requirements.136.2.3Invocation and operation.136.2.3.1Core requirements.136.2.3.2Optional requirements.136.2.4Interrogation.146.2.4.1Core requirements.146.2.4.2Optional requirements.146.3Exceptional procedures.146.3.1Registration and erasure.146.3.2Activation and deactivation.146.3.3Invocation and operation.156.3.3.1Invalid attempts.156.3.3.1.1Core requirements.156.3.3.1.2Optional requirements.156.3.3.2Fraud detection.156.3.3.2.1Core requirements.156.3.3.2.2Optional requirements.156.3.4Interrogation.157Interworking requirements.157.1Interworking between ISDNs, PSTNs and mobile networks.157.2Interworking with private networks.157.3Co-operation between network operators and service providers.16SIST ETS 300 711 E1:2003



Page 4ETS 300 711: March 19978Interaction with ISDN supplementary services.168.1Advice of charge services.168.1.1Charging information at call set-up time.168.1.2Charging information during the call.168.1.3Charging information at the end of the call.168.1.4Charging information on request.168.2Call waiting.168.3Call hold.168.4Explicit call transfer.168.5Number identification services.178.5.1Calling line identification presentation.178.5.2Calling line identification restriction.178.5.3Connected line identification presentation.178.5.4Connected line identification restriction.178.6Closed user group.178.7Call completion services.178.7.1Completion of calls to busy subscriber.178.7.2Completion of calls on no reply.178.8Conference services.178.8.1Conference call, add-on.178.8.2Meet-me conference.178.9Direct dialling in.178.10Diversion services.178.10.1Call forwarding unconditional.178.10.2Call forwarding busy.178.10.3Call forwarding no reply.188.10.4Call deflection.188.10.5Selective call forwarding.188.10.6Call forwarding unconditional to a service centre.188.11Freephone.188.12Malicious call identification.188.13Multiple subscriber number.188.14Sub-addressing.188.15Terminal portability.188.16Three party.188.17User-to-user signalling.188.18In-call modification.188.19Hunting services.188.19.1Line hunting.188.19.2Trunk hunting.188.20Support of private numbering plans.198.21Call barring services.198.21.1Fixed outgoing call barring.198.21.2User-controlled outgoing call barring.198.22Remote control service.198.23Reverse charging.198.23.1Reverse charging at call set up time.198.23.2Unconditional reverse charging.199Interaction with other services.199.1Universal access number.199.2Card calling services.199.2.1Charge card calling.199.2.2Virtual card calling.209.3Premium rate.209.4Televoting.20Annex A (informative):The three level structure.21History.22SIST ETS 300 711 E1:2003



Page 5ETS 300 711: March 1997ForewordThis European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) has been produced by the Network Aspects (NA)Technical Committee of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).In analogy with CCITT Recommendation I.130 (refer to annex A), the first stage of the following three levelstructure is used to describe the telecommunications service as provided by European publictelecommunications operators.-Stage 1: is an overall service description, from the service subscriber's and user's stand-point;-Stage 2: identifies the functional capabilities and information flows needed to support the servicedescribed in stage 1; and-Stage 3: defines the signalling system protocols and switching functions needed to implement theservice described in stage 1.This ETS details the stage 1 aspects (overall service description) for the Virtual Card Calling (VCC)service, taking into account the various network architectures, e.g. Intelligent Network (IN).The application of stage 2 and stage 3 may be different when the service is supported on an INenvironment.Transposition datesDate of adoption:21 February 1997Date of latest announcement of this ETS (doa):30 June 1997Date of latest publication of new National Standardor endorsement of this ETS (dop/e):31 December 1997Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow):31 December 1997SIST ETS 300 711 E1:2003



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Page 7ETS 300 711: March 19971ScopeGeneralThis European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) defines the stage 1 description of the Virtual CardCalling (VCC) service. Stage 1 is an overall service description, primarily from the service subscriber's anduser's point of view, but does not deal with the details of the human interface itself. This ETS includesinformation applicable to network operators, service providers and terminal, switch and databasemanufacturers.This ETS specifies the requirements where the service is provided to the user via a telecommunicationsnetwork that is either the pan-European Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) or any other PublicSwitched Telephone Network (PSTN) as provided by European public telecommunications operators.The requirements different from those of the basic call where the VCC service is provided to the user via amobile network are outside the scope of this ETS. However, if calls to the VCC service originate orterminate in a mobile network and any special procedure above those for the basic calls has to beperformed, this is be stated in subclause 7.1 dealing with the Interworking between ISDNs, PSTNs andmobile networks.This ETS contains the core requirements for the VCC service which are sufficient to provide a completeservice.This ETS also documents some additional requirements which can be implemented (but do not have to beimplemented).Furthermore, additional functionalities not documented in this ETS may be implemented. Therequirements of which are considered outside the scope of this ETS and consequently outside the scopeof the corresponding stage 2 and stage 3 standards. Such additional functionality may be on a network-wide basis, or particular to one or a group of users. Such additional functionality shall not compromiseconformance to the core requirements of the service.Charging principles are outside the scope of this ETS, unless specific service requirements are stated.These requirements deal with the allocation of certain call charges to particular users.Interactions with services/supplementary services not listed in clauses 8 and 9 are outside the scope ofthis ETS.Interactions between optional VCC service features and ISDN supplementary services are outside thescope of this ETS, unless specific indication is given.Definition and applicabilityThe VCC service allows the user to be automatically charged to the service subscriber's account, which isa telecommunications account subscribed with the service provider or may be optionally an accountmanaged by some other commercial organization, for any outgoing call. The use of nontelecommunications accounts is dependent on agreements between the service provider and suchcommercial organizations. The call shall be free of charge for the line the call originates from. Afteraccessing the service, the user has to enter the card number, a PIN code and the called number.Operation of the VCC service via operators is outside the scope of this ETS.The VCC service is applicable to all telecommunications services using the CCITT RecommendationE.164 [5] numbering plan.This ETS is applicable to the stage 2 and stage 3 standards for the VCC service, where the text indicatesthe status of a requirement (i.e. as strict command or prohibition, as authorization leaving freedom, as acapability or a possibility), this shall be reflected in the relevant stage 2 and stage 3 standards. Otherwise,the status of a requirement shall be reflected in the relevant standards for the underlying protocols.SIST ETS 300 711 E1:2003



Page 8ETS 300 711: March 1997Furthermore, conformance to this ETS is either met by:-conforming to the stage 3 standards; or-implicitly covered by conforming to the standards for the underlying protocols;with the field of application appropriate to the equipment being implemented. Therefore no method oftesting is provided for this ETS.The validation procedures, general principles and card numbering system shall be in conformance withCCITT Recommendations E.113 [2], E.116 [3] and E.118 [4].2Normative referencesThis ETS incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. Thesenormative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listedhereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of any of these publicationsapply to this ETS only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latestedition of the publication referred to applies.[1]ETS 300 345 (1994): "Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN); Interworkingbetween public ISDNs and private ISDNs for the provision of telecommunicationservices; General aspects".[2]CCITT Recommendation E.113 (1992): "Validation procedures for theinternational telecommunication charge card service".[3]CCITT Recommendation E.116 (1992): "International telecommunication chargecard service".[4]CCITT Recommendation E.118 (1992): "The international telecommunicationcharge card".[5]CCITT Recommendation E.164 (1991): "Numbering plan for the ISDN era".3DefinitionsFor the purposes of this ETS, the following definitions apply:account number: Number to identify the service subscriber's account to which the virtual card calls are tobe charged. An account number may be allocated to one or several virtual cards. According to the serviceprovider's implementation, the account number and the card number may be identical.calling user: Entity which originates a call to the VCC service.card number: Digits assigned to a virtual card, in conformance with CCITT Recommendation E.118 [4],permitting the determination of the account number and, if any, of the parameters of the optional servicefeatures.core service feature: Particular service feature fundamental to the telecommunication service, i.e. in theabsence of this service feature, the telecommunication service does not make sense as a commercialoffering to the service subscriber.destination user: Entity to which VCC calls are directed.network operator: Entity which provides the network operating elements and resources for the executionof the VCC service.non-running record: A record containing service subscriber parameters currently not in operation.optional service feature: Service feature added to core feature to optionally enhance a service offering.SIST ETS 300 711 E1:2003



Page 9ETS 300 711: March 1997Personal Identification Number (PIN): Digits associated with a card number for authenticationpurposes.running record: A record containing the service subscriber parameters used by the service and currentlyin operation.Service Access Code (SAC): Digits assigned by a network operator to the VCC service, that have to bedialled by the user when initiating a virtual card call. SAC may for example be subscriber controlprocedure or a CCITT Recommendation E.164 [5] number (e.g. a freephone number).service feature: Specific aspect of a telecommunication service that can also be used in conjunction withother telecommunication services or service features as part of a commercial offering. It is either a corepart of a telecommunication service or an optional part offered as an enhancement to atelecommunication service.service provider: Entity which offers the VCC service for subscription. The network operator may be theservice provider.service subscriber profile: Service subscriber related data needed by the service in order to handle thecalls.service subscriber: Entity which subscribes to the VCC service.service: That which is offered by service provider to its customers in order to satisfy a telecommunicationrequirement.virtual card call: A call billed on the account number.virtual card: The information permitting the user to be automatically charged to an account without needof a physical card support.4AbbreviationsFor the purposes of this ETS, the following abbreviations apply:CPMCustomer Profile ManagementCRLCredit Limit (floor limit)FOCFollow-On CallingINIntelligent NetworkISDNIntegrated Services Digital NetworkLGSLanguage SelectionLOGcall LoggingODCOrigin Dependent ControlPDDPre-Defined DestinationPINPersonal Identification NumberPLDProvider's Limitation on DestinationPSTNPublic Switched Telephone NetworkSACService Access CodeSLDSubscriber's Limitation on DestinationSPDSpeed DiallingTDCTime Dependent ControlVCCVirtual Card CallingSIST ETS 300 711 E1:2003



Page 10ETS 300 711: March 19975Description5.1Core requirementsThe VCC service allows the user to be automatically charged to the service subscriber's account, which isa telecommunications account subscribed with the service provider or may be optionally an accountmanaged by some other commercial organization, for any outgoing call. The use of nontelecommunications accounts is dependent on agreements between the service provider and suchcommercial organizations. The call shall be free of charge for the line the call originates from.The user accesses the service by dialling the SAC then, on request, enters the card number, the PIN andthe destination number. Appropriate indications shall be provided to guide the entering and diallingprocess.5.2Optional requirements5.2.1GeneralThe optional requirements contain functionalities additional to the core requirements, that customize theservice according to specific service subscriber's needs. These additional parts may be offered either toall the service provider's customers, or to a group or even to a single customer. In particular, the user mayhave call attempts accepted or rejected according to a set of restrictions.Some optional service features may require extra information to be entered by the user.Some possible optional service features are listed hereafter, but the service provider may offer otheradditional service features.5.2.2Provider's Limitation on Destination (PLD)This feature permits to restrict calls to certain destinations or services (e.g. telephony, facsimile, videotex,videotelephony, etc.) according to service provider's restrictions.For instance, free of charge numbers and destinations whose routing depends on the call origination (forinstance, emergency services) may not be allowed with the VCC service.5.2.3Subscriber's Limitation on Destination (SLD)This feature permits to restrict calls to certain destinations or services (e.g. telephony, facsimile, videotex,videotelephony, etc.) according to service subscriber's choices.5.2.4Time Dependent Control (TDC)This feature enables the service subscriber to specify time intervals (e.g. time of day, day of week, specificdates), that can be used to modify the handling of the call (e.g. acceptance or rejection) according to thepoint in time when the call is placed. The time interval may be specified by the service subscriber.5.2.5Origin Dependent Control (ODC)This feature enables the service subscriber to select the origination from which virtual card calls may bemade. Such selection is based on the geographical area the call originates from.SIST ETS 300 711 E1:2003



Page 11ETS 300 711: March 19975.2.6Credit Limit (floor limit) (CRL)This feature permits to restrict the expenditure per time period (e.g. month) or per call on the accountnumber. The credit limit (also called floor limit) is dependent on an arrangement between the serviceprovider and the service subscriber.When the credit limit has been exceeded, all further calls shall be blocked. When reaching the credit limit,as a service provider option:-the current call may be released immediately; or-the current call may be released after a certain time interval; or-no action may be taken for the current call.In any case, an appropriate indication shall be given to the user.5.2.7Follow-On Calling (FOC)This feature enables the calling user to place subsequent calls without re-entering the authenticationinformation already provided when placing a first call.5.2.8Speed Dialling (SPD)This feature enables a user to define a personal set of abbreviated dialling numbers. The speed calls aresubject to restrictions.5.2.9Pre-Defined Destination (PDD)This feature allows the calling user to place calls to a single pre-defined destination number without beingrequested for the called number.5.2.10Language Selection (LGS)If the user is prompted by messages, this feature permits the user to change the messages language toanother one.5.2.11Customer Profile Management (CPM)This feature enables the service subscriber to manage one or several VCC service handling and billingprofiles (or records) currently not in operation, and to control which record is running or not running.If the service provider does not permit the subscriber to own several profiles, i.e. does not implement non-running records, this feature may allow the service subscriber to modify the profile when in operation.This feature may also permit the modification of the PIN, and the disabling and re-enabling of the makingof calls using the VCC service.A subset of the profile parameters (e.g. PIN, speed dialling lists) may be modified by the service user, ifauthorized by the service subscriber.Customization may require additional authentication procedures that can be provided by the PIN.SIST ETS 300 711 E1:2003



Page 12ETS 300 711: March 19975.2.12Call Logging (LOG)This feature enables the service subscriber to obtain from the service provider detailed information oncalls and/or call attempts placed to the service.The information to be provided may be one or a combination of the following:-calling party number;-destination number;-time and date;-charge;-call result (connected, busy, barred, not answered, etc.);-any service specific information.6Procedures6.1Provision and withdrawalThis service shall be provided by prior arrangement with the service provider.The VCC service shall be withdrawn by the service provider upon service subscriber's request or forservice provider reasons.6.2Normal procedures6.2.1Registration and erasure6.2.1.1Core requirementsThe service provider shall register the service subscriber's profile in the network (running record).
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