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Configuration of the Realm and Host values in the MME/HSS

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What would be the standard value for the Origin Host and realm from the MME and HSS?

My question is regarding the for roaming in the GSMA is always mention that all the configuration should contain the epc.mncXXX.mccXXX.3gppnetwork.org.

But we are a little confuse with the realm configuration from both sides. If there any standard value we need to configure to comply with other carriers when we approach roaming services ?

posted Jul 8, 2013 by anonymous

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What i understood from your Query is you want to get help in this scenario for testing Purpose. Because in actual network there will be values for example epc.mnc324.mcc315 or something.

First point these all are for reference from 3gpp specifications plus they also recommend to follow these patterns for the ease. But it is not mandatory that Operator will follow the same. Operator can fill whatever values they want to integrate with their whole network.

Now come to your part just fill the blank part and in roaming scenario you can assume that it is in different realm. it only makes sense i think so. i hope i covered your point.

answer Apr 1, 2014 by Ankur Athari
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