What is NSA mode in 5G?

Devices running Android 10 or higher can support 5G non-standalone (NSA). 5G NSA is a solution for 5G networks where the network is supported by the existing 4G infrastructure . On Android 10, devices can display a 5G icon on the status bar when a device connects to a 5G network.

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Which is better 5G NSA or SA?

What are the advantages of 5G NSA and SA networks? NSA makes it easier for network operators to deploy a 5G network as it can reuse the current 4G facilities . Whereas, SA involves a 5G core which can deliver a super-fast and flexible network, ultra-low latency, thus reducing operational costs.

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What is user plane latency in LTE?

User plane latency is the average time between the first transmission of a data packet and the reception of a physical layer ACK . PRACH parameters impacts control plane latency (attachment operation) and user plane latency. The latency is determinated by the paramtere DRXpaging cycle and RF conditions.

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