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Anchor
An anchor application server (AS) provides IMS services to an LTE subscriber who
roams onto a CS network by allocating an IMS routing number (IMRN) to anchor
the LTE subscriber to the IMS network.
Anchor AS
LTE subscriber
Benefits
Reduces cost
Contributes to smooth network evolution from CS to IMS
networks. During network evolution, devices used on live
networks do not require any changes.
Application Scenario
VoLTE subscriber
CS subscriber
Anchor Solution
The Anchoring solution includes IMRN segment-based anchoring and IMRN
prefix-based anchoring, depending on the different ways that the IMRN can
be obtained.
IMRN prefix-based anchoring: The Anchor AS adds a prefix at This solution is only used in the
the beginning of the original called number to obtain an IMRN. MT anchoring flow.
CS IMS
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IMRN segment-based anchoring solution: The Anchor This solution can be used in
AS obtains an IMRN from the planned IMRN segment and the MO and MT anchoring flow.
stores the call information with the IMRN as an index.
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Charging
Domain Selection
SCC AS
LTE 2G/3G
Technical Principles
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DRA Networking
Brief introduction
An SPS as a DRA converges and distributes Diameter signaling
messages, and works as a gateway between networks.