T-Mobile says no to HSL's SS7 demand; offers IP connectivity instead

Link: 160Characters Association

An interim ruling by Ofcom says that T-Mobile is not under an obligation to allow an SS7 interconnection to SMS aggregator HSL

Alex saw this one on 160 chrs and whacked it over. It’s a bit geeky — HSL are wanting an SS7 level connection to T-Mobile’s network.

If you’re not down with the lingo, here’s a quick comparison. ‘SS7’ is effectively a double hard bastard dressed in a shocking pinstripe whilst your common-or-garden ‘IP connection’ (what T-Mobile are offering hSL) is a £69 Tesco suit with some rather old unpolished shoes.