Summary

This Recommendation sets the scene for interconnection within the framework of the GII, a multi‑operator, multi-provider and multi-vendor telecommunications environment. The significance of interconnection in particular scenarios is dealt with in Annexes A, B, C, D and E. These include PSTN/ISDN, PSTN/ISDN access network, gateway architectures, service provider access and management systems/TMN. The annexes, Appendix I and the bibliography list interconnection related Recommendations and also standards developed by other organizations cooperating with ITU.