Plain-language definition
The router of the SS7 network.
Technical definition
An STP relays signaling between nodes using point-code routing and Global Title Translation, with load-sharing, screening and link management.
Why it matters
Every SS7 message an SMSC or firewall sees passes through an STP; software STPs are part of the Guardivia Core Network Suite.
Last reviewed 2026-09-12 by the Guardivia QoS Engineering Team. Product facts on this page describe current capabilities; items marked “where supported”, “optional”, “integration” or “consultancy” are confirmed per deployment.