OSI layers 1 to 3 are provided by the Message Transfer Part (MTP) and the Signalling Connection Control Part (SCCP) of the SS7 protocol (together referred to as the Network Service Part (NSP)); for circuit related signaling, such as the BT IUP, Telephone User Part (TUP), or the ISUP, the User Part provides layer 7.
Уровень 4 ОКС-7 содержит несколько различных пользовательских уровней, например Telephone User Part (TUP), ISDN User Part (ISUP), Transaction Capabilities Application Part (TCAP) и Signaling Connection and Control Part (SCCP).