GSM architecture : Network Subsystem (NSS) (2/6)

GSM architecture : Network Subsystem (NSS)

The MSC is responsible for the following functions:
- It forwards incoming and outgoing calls.
- It makes a connection to other MSCs in the same mobile radio network and makes
connections with other mobile radio networks and to fixed networks.
- It monitors and controls the calls.
- It is responsible for call data acquisition and the forwarding of signalling information to
connected registers or data bases.
- In order to monitor, route and control mobile telephone calls in GSM networks, several
registers are connected to the MSC.