The GPRS element interfacing with the NSS is SGSN. The important interfaces to the NSS are the SGSN-HLR (Gr), SGSN-EIR (Gf), and SGSN-MSC/VLR (Gs) . The other interfaces are implemented through the intra-PLMN backbone network (Gn), the inter-PLMN backbone network (Gp), or the external networks (Gi).
Read moreWhat are the components of GPRS?
All the databases involved in the network will require software upgrades to handle the new call models and functions introduced by GPRS.
Read moreWhat is GPRS interface explain?
Different network components of the GPRS are connected together by well defined interfaces . Some new interfaces to GSM have been added in GPRS to support packet switched data mainly between GGSNs, SGSNs and other network components.
Read moreIs UMTS and UTRAN same?
UMTS radio access network, UTRA or UTRAN was the name for the radio access network elements of the 3G UMTS mobile phone system .
Read moreWhat is Geran and UTRAN?
GSM EDGE Radio Access Network (GERAN) is a radio access network architecture, based on GSM/EDGE radio access technologies . The GERAN is fully harmonised with the UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network (UTRAN) through a common connectivity to the UMTS core network.
Read moreWhat are the major functions of the RNC in UTRAN architecture?
The Radio Network Controller (RNC) is a governing element in the UMTS radio access network (UTRAN) and is responsible for controlling the Node Bs that are connected to it .
Read moreWhat does UMTS stand for?
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS)
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