SS7 Point Codes vs MTP3 Converter
Both tools deal with Signaling System No. 7 addresses, but they target different depths of analysis.
Use the SS7 Point Codes calculator for everyday ITU/ANSI format conversion and validation from traces or IR.21 forms. Use the MTP3 Point Code Converter when you need deeper structural analysis across regional variants and engineering documentation for STP/SG provisioning.
SS7 Point Codes
Fast conversion and validation between common ITU 14-bit and ANSI 24-bit point-code representations used in tickets and firewalls.
Best for
- ▸IR.21 / interconnect form fill-in
- ▸Quick pcap OPC/DPC interpretation
- ▸Firewall allow-list notation checks
MTP3 Point Code Converter
Advanced structural conversion and analysis for ITU, ANSI, and regional MTP3 point-code layouts used in core signaling builds.
Best for
- ▸STP/SG configuration engineering
- ▸Regional variant edge cases
- ▸Design docs that need explicit network-cluster-member breakdowns
How to choose
If you only need to restate a code in another common notation, open SS7 Point Codes. If a vendor template asks for bit-field decomposition or uncommon national formats, open the MTP3 converter. Neither tool invents operator assignments — they only encode and validate structure.
FAQ
Can I convert any ITU code to ANSI losslessly?
Not in general. Bit lengths differ (14 vs 24). Cross-plan numeric “equivalence” requires an interconnection translation agreement, not a calculator assumption.
Which tool should security teams use for screening lists?
Start with SS7 Point Codes to normalize notation, then confirm the same strings appear in STP GTT/screening and signaling firewall policies.
Do these replace Global Title tools?
No. Point codes are MTP3 addresses. SCCP Global Title decoding is a separate layer — use the GT decoder/GTT analyzer for called/calling party address work.