name: RO
full_form: RACH Optimization
context: Server and MRFC using the Ro reference point. As it is expected that variants of Ro will be used as online charging interface towards service nodes, the ECF is well suited to perform online charging towards service nodes. - Extension of the Bearer Charging Function to support not only CAP, but also Ro or variants thereof as online charging interface. This extension is motivated by the ongoing standardisation activities. It is expected that Ro or variants thereof will be used as online charging interface towards different access network entities. - Use of Ro instead of ISC as online charging interface towards IMS Gateway Function, which may or may not be integrated with the IMS S-CSCF. The main motivation behind is that ISC is a service interface. It defines the reference point between a CSCF and an Application Server and as such provides no support for online charging. An extension of ISC would mean to mix service and charging interface. Since there exists already a suitable online
description: The Ro (RACH Optimization) reference point facilitates online charging between network functions, primarily the ECF (Enhanced Charging Function) and service nodes or IMS Gateway Function. It enables the exchange of charging information and supports various Ro variants as online charging interfaces.
explanation: Ro is categorized as an Interface because it defines a communication pathway between network elements (ECF and service nodes/IMS Gateway Function) for the purpose of online charging, as outlined in 3GPP TS 32.815.
section_title: 5.1Architecture reference model for online charging
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