RFC 3725 · BEST CURRENT PRACTICE · 2004

Best Current Practices for Third Party Call Control in the Session Initiation Protocol

Overview

RFC 3725, “Best Current Practices for Third Party Call Control in the Session Initiation Protocol”, is a Best Current Practice document published in April 2004 by J. Rosenberg, J. Peterson, H. Schulzrinne, G. Camarillo. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

Third party call control refers to the ability of one entity to create a call in which communication is actually between other parties. Third party call control is possible using the mechanisms specified within the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). However, there are several possible approaches, each with different benefits and drawbacks. This document discusses best current practices for the usage of SIP for third party call control. This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.

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What “Best Current Practice” means

Documents the IETF community's recommended operational or procedural practice rather than a protocol specification.

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