A comprehensive guide to the Diameter signaling protocol Written by a recognized expert in the industry, this practical resource clearly explains the structure and use of the Diameter signaling protocol in telecommunications networks. The book offers complete coverage of Diameter/LTE architecture and teaches, step-by-step, how to connect to online and offline charging and subscriber databases, and implement policy, IMS, and location-based services. LTE Signaling with Diameter brings together numerous standards and spares you the arduous and time-consuming task of researching the many industry specifications. You will gain access to the hands-on information you need to migrate to an all-IT telecommunications infrastructure. The appendix to the book offers valuable information on AVPs, including base command and OCS AVPs. Based 100% on industry standards and real-life scenarios Each chapter begins with a description and a high-level overview, then dives deeper Written by a telecommunications expert who delivers Diameter presentations at events all over the world.