Application protocols in SS7
TUP (Telephone User Part) – is being replaced by ISUP
ISUP (ISDN User Part) – for all signalling related to
setting up, maintaining, and releasing circuit switched
connections
MAP (Mobile User Part) – for transactions between
exchanges (MSC, GMSC) and databases (HLR, EIR, AuC)
in mobile networks
INAP (Intelligent Network Application Part) for IN
applications in fixed networks
CAP (CAMEL Application Part) for extended IN
functionality in mobile networks (where MAP is not
sufficient ...)