What is RRC in networking?

3GPP LTE RRC (Radio Resource Control ) Layer.

The RRC protocol performs the following functions: broadcasting information system, control of the connection, control of the radio bearer, control of handover, transfer of measurement reports .

Summary. Radio resource control (RRC) is the highest layer in the control plane of the access stratum (AS) . It also transfers messages of the non-access stratum (NAS), which is located above the RRC layer.