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    | Structure
    of SS7 ISUP message 
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    | Level 3
    signalling message in SIF (Signalling Information Field) 
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    | MTP
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    | SLS – 4 bit 
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    structure 
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    => different 
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    | MTC: Message Type Code
    (name of ISUP message) 
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    | MaFP: Mandatory
    Fixed Part (no LI, no parameter names required) 
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    Variable Part (LI, no parameter names required) 
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    | OpP: Optional
    Part (LI and parameter names required) 
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