Settings3rd Generation Partnership Project standards
3GPP
The 3rd Generation Partnership Project is a collaboration between groups of telecommunications associations, known as the Organizational Partners.
The 3rd Generation Partnership Project is a collaboration between groups of telecommunications associations, known as the Organizational Partners.
3GPP Long Term Evolution
3GPP Long Term Evolution, referred to as LTE and marketed as 4G LTE, is a standard for wireless communication of high-speed data for mobile phones and data terminals.
3GPP Long Term Evolution, referred to as LTE and marketed as 4G LTE, is a standard for wireless communication of high-speed data for mobile phones and data terminals.
3GPP long-term evolution
3GPP long-term evolution is a standard for wireless communication of high-speed data.
3GPP long-term evolution is a standard for wireless communication of high-speed data.
3GPP Long-Term Evolution
3GPP Long-Term Evolution is a standard for wireless communication of high-speed data.
3GPP Long-Term Evolution is a standard for wireless communication of high-speed data.
A5/1
A5/1 is a stream cipher used to provide over-the-air communication privacy in the GSM cellular telephone standard.
A5/1 is a stream cipher used to provide over-the-air communication privacy in the GSM cellular telephone standard.
Access Point Name
Access Point Name is a configurable network identifier used by a mobile device when connecting to a GSM carrier.
Access Point Name is a configurable network identifier used by a mobile device when connecting to a GSM carrier.
BSSGP
BSSGP is used to handle the flow control between SGSN and BSS. The flow control mechanism implemented in SGSN node, only for GSM, is used to prevent congestion and loss of data due to overload i...
BSSGP is used to handle the flow control between SGSN and BSS. The flow control mechanism implemented in SGSN node, only for GSM, is used to prevent congestion and loss of data due to overload i...
Cell Broadcast
Cell Broadcast (CB) messaging is a mobile technology feature defined by the ETSI’s GSM committee and is part of the GSM standard.
Cell Broadcast (CB) messaging is a mobile technology feature defined by the ETSI’s GSM committee and is part of the GSM standard.
Charging data record
A Charging Data Record (CDR) is, in 3GPP parlance, a formatted collection of information about a chargeable event.
A Charging Data Record (CDR) is, in 3GPP parlance, a formatted collection of information about a chargeable event.
Closed subscriber group
A closed subscriber group (CSG) is a 3GPP term used to describe a limited set of users with connectivity access to a femtocell.
A closed subscriber group (CSG) is a 3GPP term used to describe a limited set of users with connectivity access to a femtocell.
CSN.1
In telecommunications and computer networking, Concrete Syntax Notation One (CSN.1) is a standard and flexible notation that describes data structures for representing, encoding, transmitt...
In telecommunications and computer networking, Concrete Syntax Notation One (CSN.1) is a standard and flexible notation that describes data structures for representing, encoding, transmitt...
DC-HSUPA
Dual-Cell HSUPA (also known as: Dual-Carrier HSPA or Dual-Cell HSPA) is a wireless broadband standard based on HSPA that is defined in 3GPP UMTS release 9.
Dual-Cell HSUPA (also known as: Dual-Carrier HSPA or Dual-Cell HSPA) is a wireless broadband standard based on HSPA that is defined in 3GPP UMTS release 9.
Dual-Cell HSDPA
Dual-Cell HSDPA (also known as: Dual-Carrier HSPA or Dual-Cell HSPA) is a wireless broadband standard based on HSPA that is defined in 3GPP UMTS release 8.
Dual-Cell HSDPA (also known as: Dual-Carrier HSPA or Dual-Cell HSPA) is a wireless broadband standard based on HSPA that is defined in 3GPP UMTS release 8.
E-UTRA
e-UTRAN or eUTRAN is the air interface of 3GPP's Long Term Evolution upgrade path for mobile networks.
e-UTRAN or eUTRAN is the air interface of 3GPP's Long Term Evolution upgrade path for mobile networks.
EnodeB
E-UTRAN Node B, also known as Evolved Node B, is the element in E-UTRA of LTE that is the evolution of the element Node B in UTRA of UMTS.
E-UTRAN Node B, also known as Evolved Node B, is the element in E-UTRA of LTE that is the evolution of the element Node B in UTRA of UMTS.
EUTRAN
e-UTRAN or eUTRAN is the air interface of 3GPP's Long Term Evolution (LTE) upgrade path for mobile networks.
e-UTRAN or eUTRAN is the air interface of 3GPP's Long Term Evolution (LTE) upgrade path for mobile networks.
Evolved HSPA
HSPA+, also known as Evolved High-Speed Packet Access, is a wireless broadband standard defined in 3GPP release 7 and above.
HSPA+, also known as Evolved High-Speed Packet Access, is a wireless broadband standard defined in 3GPP release 7 and above.
Flat IP
Flat IP architecture provides a way to identify devices using symbolic names, unlike the hierarchical architecture such as that used in "normal" IP addresses.
Flat IP architecture provides a way to identify devices using symbolic names, unlike the hierarchical architecture such as that used in "normal" IP addresses.
Frame Protocol
Frame protocol is one of the userplane protocol in UTRAN Iub and Iur for Dedicated Transport Channel (DTC) data streams.
Frame protocol is one of the userplane protocol in UTRAN Iub and Iur for Dedicated Transport Channel (DTC) data streams.
General Packet Radio Service
General packet radio service is a packet oriented mobile data service on the 2G and 3G cellular communication systems global system for mobile communications.
General packet radio service is a packet oriented mobile data service on the 2G and 3G cellular communication systems global system for mobile communications.
Generic Access Network
Generic Access Network or GAN is a telecommunication system that extends mobile voice, data and IP Multimedia Subsystem/Session Initiation Protocol (IMS/SIP) applications over IP networks.
Generic Access Network or GAN is a telecommunication system that extends mobile voice, data and IP Multimedia Subsystem/Session Initiation Protocol (IMS/SIP) applications over IP networks.
Generic Authentication Architecture
Generic Authentication Architecture (GAA) is a standard made by 3GPP defined in TR 33.919.
Generic Authentication Architecture (GAA) is a standard made by 3GPP defined in TR 33.919.
GPRS Core Network
The GPRS core network is the centralized part of the General Packet Radio Service system for 2G and WCDMA based 3G mobile networks.
The GPRS core network is the centralized part of the General Packet Radio Service system for 2G and WCDMA based 3G mobile networks.
GPRS Roaming Exchange
A GPRS Roaming Exchange acts as a hub for GPRS connections from roaming users, removing the need for a dedicated link between each GPRS service provider.
A GPRS Roaming Exchange acts as a hub for GPRS connections from roaming users, removing the need for a dedicated link between each GPRS service provider.
GTP'
GTP' (GTP prime) is an IP based protocol used within GSM and UMTS networks.
GTP' (GTP prime) is an IP based protocol used within GSM and UMTS networks.
High-Speed Downlink Packet Access
High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) is an enhanced 3G (third generation) mobile telephony communications protocol in the High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) family, also dubbed 3.5G, 3G+...
High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) is an enhanced 3G (third generation) mobile telephony communications protocol in the High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) family, also dubbed 3.5G, 3G+...
HSPA+ Advanced
HSPA+ Advanced is the HSPA+ evolution beyond 3GPP R10 and will provide the maximum performance in multiple 5 MHz carriers by, utilizing smart networks, evolving multicarrier, providing mor...
HSPA+ Advanced is the HSPA+ evolution beyond 3GPP R10 and will provide the maximum performance in multiple 5 MHz carriers by, utilizing smart networks, evolving multicarrier, providing mor...
Insert Subscriber Data
Insert Subscriber Data is a MAP subscriber management service utilized in GSM/UMTS networks, standardized by 3GPP, and defined in the MAP specification, TS 29.002.
Insert Subscriber Data is a MAP subscriber management service utilized in GSM/UMTS networks, standardized by 3GPP, and defined in the MAP specification, TS 29.002.
Integration Reference Point
Integration Reference Point is a 3GPP standard for Fault and Configuration Management.
Integration Reference Point is a 3GPP standard for Fault and Configuration Management.
IP Multimedia Services Identity Module
An IP Multimedia Services Identity Module (ISIM) is an application running on a UICC smart card in a 3G mobile telephone in the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS).
An IP Multimedia Services Identity Module (ISIM) is an application running on a UICC smart card in a 3G mobile telephone in the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS).
IP Multimedia Subsystem
The IP Multimedia Subsystem or IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem (IMS) is an architectural framework for delivering Internet Protocol (IP) multimedia services.
The IP Multimedia Subsystem or IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem (IMS) is an architectural framework for delivering Internet Protocol (IP) multimedia services.
IP multimedia subsystem
The IP multimedia subsystem or IP multimedia core network subsystem (IMS) is an architectural framework for delivering Internet Protocol (IP) multimedia services.
The IP multimedia subsystem or IP multimedia core network subsystem (IMS) is an architectural framework for delivering Internet Protocol (IP) multimedia services.
LTE (telecommunication)
LTE, marketed as 4G LTE, is a standard for wireless communication of high-speed data for mobile phones and data terminals.
LTE, marketed as 4G LTE, is a standard for wireless communication of high-speed data for mobile phones and data terminals.
LTE Advanced
LTE Advanced is a mobile communication standard, formally submitted as a candidate 4G system to ITU-T in late 2009, was approved into ITU, International Telecommunications Union, IMT-Advanced an...
LTE Advanced is a mobile communication standard, formally submitted as a candidate 4G system to ITU-T in late 2009, was approved into ITU, International Telecommunications Union, IMT-Advanced an...
MMS Architecture
The MMS Architecture is the set of standards used by the Multimedia Messaging Service in mobile networks.
The MMS Architecture is the set of standards used by the Multimedia Messaging Service in mobile networks.
Mobile station
The mobile station (MS) comprises all user equipment and software needed for communication with a mobile network.
The mobile station (MS) comprises all user equipment and software needed for communication with a mobile network.
Multicast-Broadcast Single Frequency Network
Multicast-Broadcast Single Frequency Network is a communication channel defined in 3GPP's 4G cellular networking standard called Long Term Evolution.
Multicast-Broadcast Single Frequency Network is a communication channel defined in 3GPP's 4G cellular networking standard called Long Term Evolution.
Multimedia Messaging Service
Multimedia Messaging Service, or MMS, is a standard way to send messages that include multimedia content to and from mobile phones.
Multimedia Messaging Service, or MMS, is a standard way to send messages that include multimedia content to and from mobile phones.
NBAP
In the 3GPP UTRAN architecture, NBAP (Node B Application Part) is the signalling protocol responsible for the control of the Node B by the RNC. NBAP is subdivided into Common and Dedicate...
In the 3GPP UTRAN architecture, NBAP (Node B Application Part) is the signalling protocol responsible for the control of the Node B by the RNC. NBAP is subdivided into Common and Dedicate...
Network Service Access Point Identifier
A Network (Layer) Service Access Point Identifier (NSAPI), is an identifier used in GPRS (cellular data) networks.
A Network (Layer) Service Access Point Identifier (NSAPI), is an identifier used in GPRS (cellular data) networks.
Node B
Node B is a term used in UMTS equivalent to the BTS (base transceiver station) description used in GSM. It is the hardware that is connected to the mobile phone network that communicates directl...
Node B is a term used in UMTS equivalent to the BTS (base transceiver station) description used in GSM. It is the hardware that is connected to the mobile phone network that communicates directl...
Online charging system
Online charging system is a system allowing a Communications service provider to charge their customers, in real time, based on service usage ====Online Charging Functions==== =====Event Based...
Online charging system is a system allowing a Communications service provider to charge their customers, in real time, based on service usage ====Online Charging Functions==== =====Event Based...
Opportunity Driven Multiple Access
Opportunity-Driven Multiple Access (ODMA) is a UMTS communications relaying protocol standard first introduced by the European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) in 1996.
Opportunity-Driven Multiple Access (ODMA) is a UMTS communications relaying protocol standard first introduced by the European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) in 1996.
PDCP
PDCP is an abbreviation for Packet Data Convergence Protocol.
PDCP is an abbreviation for Packet Data Convergence Protocol.
Radio Network Controller
The Radio Network Controller (or 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.
The Radio Network Controller (or 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.
Received signal code power
In the UMTS cellular communication system, received signal code power (RSCP) denotes the power measured by a receiver on a particular physical communication channel.
In the UMTS cellular communication system, received signal code power (RSCP) denotes the power measured by a receiver on a particular physical communication channel.
Short Message Service
Short Message Service (SMS) is the text communication service component of phone, web, or mobile communication systems, using standardized communications protocols that allow the exchange ...
Short Message Service (SMS) is the text communication service component of phone, web, or mobile communication systems, using standardized communications protocols that allow the exchange ...
SIM Application Toolkit
SIM Application Toolkit (commonly referred to as STK) is a standard of the GSM system which enables the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) to initiate actions which can be used for various value-a...
SIM Application Toolkit (commonly referred to as STK) is a standard of the GSM system which enables the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) to initiate actions which can be used for various value-a...
SMS
Short Message Service is a text messaging service component of phone, web, or mobile communication systems, using standardized communications protocols that allow the exchange of short text mess...
Short Message Service is a text messaging service component of phone, web, or mobile communication systems, using standardized communications protocols that allow the exchange of short text mess...
TD-SCDMA
Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access or UTRA/UMTS-TDD 1.28 Mcps Low Chip Rate, is an air interface found in UMTS mobile telecommunications networks in China as an...
Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access or UTRA/UMTS-TDD 1.28 Mcps Low Chip Rate, is an air interface found in UMTS mobile telecommunications networks in China as an...
Timing advance
In the GSM cellular mobile phone standard, timing advance value corresponds to the length of time a signal takes to reach the base station from a mobile phone.
In the GSM cellular mobile phone standard, timing advance value corresponds to the length of time a signal takes to reach the base station from a mobile phone.
UICC
The UICC (Universal Integrated Circuit Card) is the smart card used in mobile terminals in GSM and UMTS networks.
The UICC (Universal Integrated Circuit Card) is the smart card used in mobile terminals in GSM and UMTS networks.
UMTS-FDD
UMTS-FDD, an acronym for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) - frequency-division duplexing(FDD), is a 3GPP standardized version of UMTS networks that use UTRA-FDD. UTRA-FDD ...
UMTS-FDD, an acronym for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) - frequency-division duplexing(FDD), is a 3GPP standardized version of UMTS networks that use UTRA-FDD. UTRA-FDD ...
UMTS-TDD
UMTS-TDD, an acronym for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) - time-division duplexing (TDD), is a 3GPP standardized version of UMTS networks that use UTRA-TDD. UTRA-TDD is a...
UMTS-TDD, an acronym for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) - time-division duplexing (TDD), is a 3GPP standardized version of UMTS networks that use UTRA-TDD. UTRA-TDD is a...
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System is a third generation mobile cellular technology for networks based on the GSM standard.
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System is a third generation mobile cellular technology for networks based on the GSM standard.
Unstructured Supplementary Service Data
Unstructured Supplementary Service Data is a protocol used by GSM cellular telephones to communicate with the service provider's computers.
Unstructured Supplementary Service Data is a protocol used by GSM cellular telephones to communicate with the service provider's computers.
User equipment
In the Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), user equipment (UE) is any device used directly by an end-user to communicate.
In the Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), user equipment (UE) is any device used directly by an end-user to communicate.
USIM Application Toolkit
USIM Application Toolkit (USAT) is the equivalent of STK for 3G networks.
USIM Application Toolkit (USAT) is the equivalent of STK for 3G networks.
USSD Gateway
USSD stands for Unstructured Supplementary Services Data, which has been explained in short in another article at USSD. Also, a gateway is a telecommunications concept which is a central poi...
USSD stands for Unstructured Supplementary Services Data, which has been explained in short in another article at USSD. Also, a gateway is a telecommunications concept which is a central poi...
VoLGA Forum
VoLGA Forum was formed in March 2009 by a group of companies in the wireless industry in an effort to define a set of specifications for enabling delivery of voice services over 3GPP Long Term E...
VoLGA Forum was formed in March 2009 by a group of companies in the wireless industry in an effort to define a set of specifications for enabling delivery of voice services over 3GPP Long Term E...