A Framework for Testing Telecommunication Services

Abstract

Service testing is a new development pushed by the rapid increase of the number of services offered by telecom operators. This paper defines a framework for the test process related to the operation of new services. First an overview is presented of tenns and concepts in the service life cycle. Then a procedure is defined that covers all testing activities that should be considered before and during service operation.

Test generation for intelligent networks using model checking

“…In [32] the need for service testing in the context of IN is explained and a framework for testing telecommunication services is presented, where it is stressed that next to the service itself, the underlying platform and the already existing services should be tested as well.…”