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The Mobile Switching Center (MSC) is the primary server for handling GSM connections. It is responsible for routing voice calls and SMS text messages as well as other services, such as conference calls or Fax. It also holds information on whether a subscriber is currently roaming or whether his cell phone number has been ported between mobile network operators.
You can obtain the the MSC of a cell phone number (MSISDN) by performing an HLR lookup. MSC lookups are possible using the following routes.
Routes
| Route | Status | Live Signal | MCCMNC | IMSI* | MSC* | Ported | Roaming* | Sync API | Async API |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV3 | UP | Live HLR | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
* Availability depends on target network operator.
Speed & Performance
| Route | Status | 10 Lookups | 100 Lookups | 1,000 Lookups | 10,000 Lookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV3 | UP | 0.43 / sec | 2.96 / sec | 4.22 / sec | 11.29 / sec |
| XT5 | RETIRED | 0.52 / sec | 1.12 / sec | 3.51 / sec | 3.53 / sec |
| XT6 | RETIRED | 1.31 / sec | 2.67 / sec | 9.20 / sec | 11.31 / sec |
| NT7 | RETIRED | 0.59 / sec | 2.50 / sec | 3.13 / sec | 3.32 / sec |