Signal & Syntax · Networks, HLR and porting
What Is a Serving Network?
The serving network is the operator holding a phone number's subscription today. For a ported number, the serving network is the latest recipient.The serving network is the operator holding a phone number's subscription today. For a ported number, the serving network is the latest recipient.The serving network is the operator holding a phone number's subscription today. For a ported number, the serving network is the latest recipient.
Also calledcurrent carrier · current network
Example
Carrier Vodafone · resolved through MNP
Serving Network in Practice
The serving network is where The serving network is where The serving network is where SMSSMS and calls terminate. For an unported number, the serving network and the and calls terminate. For an unported number, the serving network and the and calls terminate. For an unported number, the serving network and the range holderrange holder match. A roaming handset also attaches to a visited network abroad. The serving network in routing terms stays the home operator. match. A roaming handset also attaches to a visited network abroad. The serving network in routing terms stays the home operator. match. A roaming handset also attaches to a visited network abroad. The serving network in routing terms stays the home operator.
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