PC TYP - Point Code Type

Identifies the usage of the network address (point code) in the common channel signaling network.

VALID ENTRIES:

I = Intermediate GTT Signaling Transfer Point

G = Gateway Signaling Transfer Point

S = Signaling Point (e.g., operator services switch)

USAGE: This field is conditional.

NOTE 1: Optional when the PCACT field is populated and the ACT field on ASR Form is ā€œCā€, otherwise prohibited.

DATA CHARACTERISTICS: 1 alpha character

EXAMPLE: G