This is the interface within the GSM network architecture between the BSS (Base Station Subsystem) and an MSC (Mobile Switching Centre). The interface supports standard 64Kbps channels for signalling and traffic. The primary protocols on this interface are DTAP (Direct Transfer Application Part) and BSSMAP (Base Station Subsystem Management Application Part).
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