Abstract: A method includes storing subscriber data at one or more locations, and storing, at least one of the one or more locations, one or more rules for managing the subscriber data at least one of the one or more locations. The subscriber data regarding at least one of the one or more locations is managed on the basis of the rules.

Abstract: A method includes storing subscriber data at one or more locations, and storing, at least one of the one or more locations, one or more rules for managing the subscriber data at least one of the one or more locations. The subscriber data regarding at least one of the one or more locations is managed on the basis of the rules.

Abstract: A method includes storing subscriber data at one or more locations, and storing, at least one of the one or more locations, one or more rules for managing the subscriber data at least one of the one or more locations. The subscriber data regarding at least one of the one or more locations is managed on the basis of the rules.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a message regarding the initiation of a session from a non-mobile terminal, and making a request for subscriber profile information for the non-mobile terminal to a register that is also configured to receive requests for subscriber profile information for mobile terminals. The session is controlled on the basis of subscriber profile information for the non-mobile terminal received in reply to the request.

Abstract: A method includes storing subscriber data at one or more locations, and storing, at least one of the one or more locations, one or more rules for managing the subscriber data at least one of the one or more locations. The subscriber data regarding at least one of the one or more locations is managed on the basis of the rules.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a data storage configured to store and update a copy of data that is stored in a plurality of registers of a network wherein the registers are provided for storing data associated with respective users of the network. The apparatus is configured to communicate data from the data storage to at least one of the registers subsequent to detection of a failure in association with at least one of the registers.

Abstract: A service planning unit for planning high-level service products to subscribers in a telecommunication network. The service planning unit comprises or is closely connected to 1) a service topology database for storage and on-line distribution of information on service components which are operable to act as components for building high-level services in a network; 2) a service simulation and testing section for providing functions relating to verification of service products; 3) a service deployment section for deploying services in the telecommunication network; 4) a service assurance section for monitoring and reporting of the service products; and 5) a usage reporting section for processing reports on the service products' performance and usage.