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RFC 5589: Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Call Control - Transfer

In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC

This document describes providing Call Transfer capabilities in the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). SIP extensions such as REFER and Replaces are used to provide a number of transfer services including blind transfer, consultative transfer, and attended transfer. This work is part of the SIP multiparty call control framework. This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.

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Document ID
RFC5589
Published
June 2009
Authors
R. Sparks; A. Johnston; D. Petrie
Status
BEST CURRENT PRACTICE
Stream
IETF
Area
rai
Pages
58
Also known as
BCP149

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