Iu-PS is the interface between the UMTS RNC (Radio Network Controller) and the SGSN (Serving GPRS Support Node) supporting UMTS integrated services such as multimedia and global roaming to mobile users.
Read moreWhat is the interface between UTRAN and CN?
There are four interfaces connecting the UTRAN internally or externally to other functional entities: Iu, Uu, Iub and Iur . The Iu interface is an external interface that connects the RNC to the Core Network (CN). The Uu is also external, connecting Node B with the User Equipment (UE).
Read moreWhat is 3G network used for?
The 3G standard is most commonly used within mobile networks and their radio access technology platforms . Mobile phones/smartphones. The most common 3G devices are mobile phones for basic voice and text connectivity, as well as smartphones that provide more capabilities to users for data transfer and access.
Read moreHow do you explain 3G?
3G is the third generation of wireless mobile telecommunications technology . It was the upgrade over 2G, 2.5G, GPRS and 2.75G EDGE networks, offering faster data transfer, and better voice quality. This network was superseded by 4G, and later on 5G.
Read moreWhich is a part of core network of 3G architecture?
The 3G network architecture The Core Network (CN) is the part of the UMTS network that provides services to final users; it can be connected to different types of networks supporting different communication protocols. The CN is composed by the Circuit Switched CN (CS CN) and a Packet Switched CN (PS CN) .
Read moreWhat are the elements of UMTS?
UMTS specifies a complete network system, which includes the radio access network (UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network, or UTRAN), the core network (Mobile Application Part, or MAP) and the authentication of users via SIM (subscriber identity module) cards.
Read moreWhat are the three main entities of the UMTS network?
The UMTS Network architecture has three main entities:
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