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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.
Absolute radio-frequency channel number
In GSM cellular networks, an absolute radio-frequency channel number (ARFCN) is a code that specifies a pair of physical radio carriers and channels used for transmission and reception on ...
In GSM cellular networks, an absolute radio-frequency channel number (ARFCN) is a code that specifies a pair of physical radio carriers and channels used for transmission and reception on ...
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.
Alternate line service
Alternate Line service is a GSM feature for supporting two different phone numbers on the same mobile device.
Alternate Line service is a GSM feature for supporting two different phone numbers on the same mobile device.
Anne Selene Fiko
Anne Selene Fiko is an entrepreneur and author who writes a series of five books about Bonnie and Clyde and released another book about her life and how she lived in 1970s.
Anne Selene Fiko is an entrepreneur and author who writes a series of five books about Bonnie and Clyde and released another book about her life and how she lived in 1970s.
Base station identity code
The Base Station Identity Code (BSIC) is a code used in GSM to uniquely identify a base station.
The Base Station Identity Code (BSIC) is a code used in GSM to uniquely identify a base station.
Base station subsystem
The base station subsystem (BSS) is the section of a traditional cellular telephone network which is responsible for handling traffic and signaling between a mobile phone and the network ...
The base station subsystem (BSS) is the section of a traditional cellular telephone network which is responsible for handling traffic and signaling between a mobile phone and the network ...
Basic call state model
In Intelligent Network and CAMEL switching, a BCSM is a Basic Call State Model The Basic Call State Model describes the basic processing steps that must be performed by a switch in order to esta...
In Intelligent Network and CAMEL switching, a BCSM is a Basic Call State Model The Basic Call State Model describes the basic processing steps that must be performed by a switch in order to esta...
Broadcast Control Channel
The broadcast control channel (BCCH) is a point to multipoint, unidirectional (downlink) channel used in the Um Interface of the GSM cellular standard.
The broadcast control channel (BCCH) is a point to multipoint, unidirectional (downlink) channel used in the Um Interface of the GSM cellular standard.
CIMD
Computer Interface to Message Distribution (CIMD) is a proprietary short message service centre protocol developed by Nokia for their SMSC (now: Nokia Siemens Networks).
Computer Interface to Message Distribution (CIMD) is a proprietary short message service centre protocol developed by Nokia for their SMSC (now: Nokia Siemens Networks).
Circuit Switched Data
Circuit Switched Data (CSD) is the original form of data transmission developed for the time division multiple access (TDMA)-based mobile phone systems like Global System for Mobile Commun...
Circuit Switched Data (CSD) is the original form of data transmission developed for the time division multiple access (TDMA)-based mobile phone systems like Global System for Mobile Commun...
COMP128
GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications, originally Groupe Spécial Mobile), is a standard set developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) to desc...
GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications, originally Groupe Spécial Mobile), is a standard set developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) to desc...
Customised Applications for Mobile networks Enhanced Logic
Customised Applications for Mobile networks Enhanced Logic, or CAMEL (ETSI TS 123 078) for short, is a set of standards designed to work on either a GSM core network or UMTS network.
Customised Applications for Mobile networks Enhanced Logic, or CAMEL (ETSI TS 123 078) for short, is a set of standards designed to work on either a GSM core network or UMTS network.
Dual Transfer Mode
Dual Transfer Mode (DTM) is a protocol based on the GSM standard that allows simultaneous transfer of Circuit switched (CS) voice and Packet switched (PS) data over the same radio channel ...
Dual Transfer Mode (DTM) is a protocol based on the GSM standard that allows simultaneous transfer of Circuit switched (CS) voice and Packet switched (PS) data over the same radio channel ...
E-OTD
E-OTD is the acronym for the Enhanced Observed Time Difference.
E-OTD is the acronym for the Enhanced Observed Time Difference.
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.
EMI (protocol)
External Machine Interface (EMI), an extension to Universal Computer Protocol (UCP), is a protocol primarily used to connect to short message service centres (SMSCs) for mobile...
External Machine Interface (EMI), an extension to Universal Computer Protocol (UCP), is a protocol primarily used to connect to short message service centres (SMSCs) for mobile...
Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution
Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) (also known as Enhanced GPRS (EGPRS), or IMT Single Carrier (IMT-SC), or Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution...
Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) (also known as Enhanced GPRS (EGPRS), or IMT Single Carrier (IMT-SC), or Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution...
Enhanced Messaging Service
Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS), is a cross-industry collaboration between Samsung, Ericsson, Motorola, Siemens and Alcatel, among others.
Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS), is a cross-industry collaboration between Samsung, Ericsson, Motorola, Siemens and Alcatel, among others.
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 EDGE
Evolved EDGE is a bolt-on extension to the GSM mobile telephony standard, which extends the previous EDGE upgrade to achieve theoretical speeds of up to 1 Mbit/s with relatively low cost an...
Evolved EDGE is a bolt-on extension to the GSM mobile telephony standard, which extends the previous EDGE upgrade to achieve theoretical speeds of up to 1 Mbit/s with relatively low cost an...
FCCH
FCCH stands for Frequency Correction Channel.
FCCH stands for Frequency Correction Channel.
GERAN
GERANGERAN is an abbreviation for GSM EDGE Radio Access Network.
GERANGERAN is an abbreviation for GSM EDGE Radio Access Network.
Global Mobile Suppliers Association
The Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) is an organization dedicated to the promotion of the GSM, 3G, WCDMA, HSPA and LTE mobile phone standards worldwide.
The Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) is an organization dedicated to the promotion of the GSM, 3G, WCDMA, HSPA and LTE mobile phone standards worldwide.
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.
GSM
GSM, is a standard set developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute to describe technologies for second generation digital cellular networks.
GSM, is a standard set developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute to describe technologies for second generation digital cellular networks.
GSM 02.07
The SMG GSM 02.07 Technical Specification (Version 7.1.0 Release 1998) called Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+); Mobile Stations (MS) features defines Mobile Station (M...
The SMG GSM 02.07 Technical Specification (Version 7.1.0 Release 1998) called Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+); Mobile Stations (MS) features defines Mobile Station (M...
GSM frequency bands
GSM frequency bands or frequency ranges are the cellular frequencies designated by the ITU for the operation of GSM mobile phones.
GSM frequency bands or frequency ranges are the cellular frequencies designated by the ITU for the operation of GSM mobile phones.
GSM radio access network
GRAN is an abbreviation of GSM radio access network.
GRAN is an abbreviation of GSM radio access network.
GSM Radio Frequency optimization
GSM Radio Frequency Optimization (GSM RF Optimization) is the optimization of GSM radio frequencies.
GSM Radio Frequency Optimization (GSM RF Optimization) is the optimization of GSM radio frequencies.
GSM services
GSM services are a standard collection of applications and features available to mobile phone subscribers all over the world.
GSM services are a standard collection of applications and features available to mobile phone subscribers all over the world.
GSM-R
GSM-R, Global System for Mobile Communications - Railway or GSM-Railway is an international wireless communications standard for railway communication and applications.
GSM-R, Global System for Mobile Communications - Railway or GSM-Railway is an international wireless communications standard for railway communication and applications.
High-Speed Circuit-Switched Data
High-speed circuit-switched data, is an enhancement to Circuit Switched Data, the original data transmission mechanism of the GSM mobile phone system, four to six times faster than GSM, with dat...
High-speed circuit-switched data, is an enhancement to Circuit Switched Data, the original data transmission mechanism of the GSM mobile phone system, four to six times faster than GSM, with dat...
Integrated Mobile Broadcast
Integrated Mobile Broadcast (iMB) is a mobile wireless technology that enables broadcast of content (live TV channels, media files...) at the cellular transmitter level, using the 3G or 4G licen...
Integrated Mobile Broadcast (iMB) is a mobile wireless technology that enables broadcast of content (live TV channels, media files...) at the cellular transmitter level, using the 3G or 4G licen...
Intelligent network
The Intelligent Network, typically stated as its acronym IN, is the standard network architecture specified in the ITU-T Q.1200 series recommendations.
The Intelligent Network, typically stated as its acronym IN, is the standard network architecture specified in the ITU-T Q.1200 series recommendations.
Intelligent Network
The Intelligent Network (IN), is the standard network architecture specified in the ITU-T Q.1200 series recommendations.
The Intelligent Network (IN), is the standard network architecture specified in the ITU-T Q.1200 series recommendations.
International Mobile Equipment Identity
The International Mobile Equipment Identity or IMEI is a number, usually unique, to identify GSM, WCDMA, and iDEN mobile phones, as well as some satellite phones.
The International Mobile Equipment Identity or IMEI is a number, usually unique, to identify GSM, WCDMA, and iDEN mobile phones, as well as some satellite phones.
International Mobile Subscriber Identity
An International Mobile Subscriber Identity or IMSI is a unique identification associated with all GSM and UMTS network mobile phone users.
An International Mobile Subscriber Identity or IMSI is a unique identification associated with all GSM and UMTS network mobile phone users.
KASUMI (block cipher)
KASUMI is a block cipher used in UMTS, GSM, and GPRS mobile communications systems.
KASUMI is a block cipher used in UMTS, GSM, and GPRS mobile communications systems.
Long Term Prediction
In GSM, a RPE-LTP (Regular Pulse Excitation - Long Term Prediction) scheme is employed in order to reduce the amount of data sent between the Mobile station and Base Transceiver Station.
In GSM, a RPE-LTP (Regular Pulse Excitation - Long Term Prediction) scheme is employed in order to reduce the amount of data sent between the Mobile station and Base Transceiver Station.
Long-term prediction (communications)
In GSM, a RPE-LTP scheme is employed in order to reduce the amount of data sent between the mobile station and base transceiver station.
In GSM, a RPE-LTP scheme is employed in order to reduce the amount of data sent between the mobile station and base transceiver station.
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 Allocation Index Offset
A mobile allocation index offset (MAIO) refers a time delay separating traffic channels.
A mobile allocation index offset (MAIO) refers a time delay separating traffic channels.
Mobile Network Code
A Mobile Network Code (MNC) is used in combination with a Mobile Country Code (MCC) (also known as a "MCC / MNC tuple") to uniquely identify a mobile phone operator/carrier using the GSM/LTE, CD...
A Mobile Network Code (MNC) is used in combination with a Mobile Country Code (MCC) (also known as a "MCC / MNC tuple") to uniquely identify a mobile phone operator/carrier using the GSM/LTE, CD...
Mobile phone tracking
Mobile phone tracking refers to the attaining of the current position of a mobile phone, stationary or moving.
Mobile phone tracking refers to the attaining of the current position of a mobile phone, stationary or moving.
Mobile switching centre server
The Mobile Switching Centre Server, or MSC Server abbreviated MSS, is a 3G core network element which controls the network switching subsystem elements.
The Mobile Switching Centre Server, or MSC Server abbreviated MSS, is a 3G core network element which controls the network switching subsystem elements.
Mobile virtual private network
A mobile virtual private network (mobile VPN or mVPN) provides mobile devices with access to network resources and software applications on their home network, when they connect via other wirele...
A mobile virtual private network (mobile VPN or mVPN) provides mobile devices with access to network resources and software applications on their home network, when they connect via other wirele...
Mobility management
Mobility management is one of the major functions of a GSM or a UMTS network that allows mobile phones to work.
Mobility management is one of the major functions of a GSM or a UMTS network that allows mobile phones to work.
Mobility model
Mobility models represent the movement of mobile users, and how their location, velocity and acceleration change over time.
Mobility models represent the movement of mobile users, and how their location, velocity and acceleration change over time.
Multi-band
In telecommunications, the terms multi-band, dual-band, tri-band, quad-band and penta-band refer to a device supporting multiple radio frequency bands.
In telecommunications, the terms multi-band, dual-band, tri-band, quad-band and penta-band refer to a device supporting multiple radio frequency bands.
Network switching subsystem
ABCNetwork switching subsystemNetwork switching subsystem is the component of a GSM system that carries out call switching and mobility management functions for mobile phones roaming on the netw...
ABCNetwork switching subsystemNetwork switching subsystem is the component of a GSM system that carries out call switching and mobility management functions for mobile phones roaming on the netw...
NITZ
NITZ, or Network Identity and Time Zone, is a mechanism for provisioning local time and date, as well as network provider identity information to mobile devices via a wireless network.
NITZ, or Network Identity and Time Zone, is a mechanism for provisioning local time and date, as well as network provider identity information to mobile devices via a wireless network.
OpenBTS
OpenBTS is a software-based GSM access point, allowing standard GSM-compatible mobile phones to make telephone calls without using existing telecommunication providers' networks.
OpenBTS is a software-based GSM access point, allowing standard GSM-compatible mobile phones to make telephone calls without using existing telecommunication providers' networks.
Personal unblocking code
A PIN Unlock Code (PUC), also known as a PIN Unlock Key (PUK), is used in GSM mobile phones and some smartcards to unblock a blocked card.
A PIN Unlock Code (PUC), also known as a PIN Unlock Key (PUK), is used in GSM mobile phones and some smartcards to unblock a blocked card.
Private gsm
Private GSM solutions, appeared after the deregulation of the DECT guardband in some countries, allow users and businesses to reduce their costs without impacting in their performance and offeri...
Private GSM solutions, appeared after the deregulation of the DECT guardband in some countries, allow users and businesses to reduce their costs without impacting in their performance and offeri...
Radio resource location services protocol
Radio resource location services (LCS) protocol (RRLP) applies to GSM and UMTS Cellular Networks.
Radio resource location services (LCS) protocol (RRLP) applies to GSM and UMTS Cellular Networks.
Random waypoint model
The Random waypoint model is a random-based mobility model used in mobility management schemes for mobile communication systems.
The Random waypoint model is a random-based mobility model used in mobility management schemes for mobile communication systems.
Reporting Body Identifier
The Reporting Body Identifier is the first two digits of a GSM Type Allocation Code, and indicates the GSMA-approved organization that registered (or, before 2002, approved) a given mobile devic...
The Reporting Body Identifier is the first two digits of a GSM Type Allocation Code, and indicates the GSMA-approved organization that registered (or, before 2002, approved) a given mobile devic...
Roaming
In wireless telecommunications, roaming is a general term referring to the extension of connectivity service in a location that is different from the home location where the service was registered.
In wireless telecommunications, roaming is a general term referring to the extension of connectivity service in a location that is different from the home location where the service was registered.
SGSM
Secure GSM, a wireless product, is based on Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) originally from Groupe Spécial Mobile.
Secure GSM, a wireless product, is based on Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) originally from Groupe Spécial Mobile.
Short Message Peer-to-Peer
The Short Message Peer-to-Peer protocol is a telecommunications industry protocol for exchanging SMS messages between SMS peer entities such as short message service centers and/or External Shor...
The Short Message Peer-to-Peer protocol is a telecommunications industry protocol for exchanging SMS messages between SMS peer entities such as short message service centers and/or External Shor...
Short message peer-to-peer protocol
The Short Message Peer-to-Peer (SMPP) protocol is a telecommunications industry protocol for exchanging SMS messages between SMS peer entities such as short message service centers and/or Extern...
The Short Message Peer-to-Peer (SMPP) protocol is a telecommunications industry protocol for exchanging SMS messages between SMS peer entities such as short message service centers and/or Extern...
Short message service technical realisation (GSM)
The Short Message Service is realised by the use of the Mobile Application Part (MAP) of the SS#7 protocol, with Short Message protocol elements being transported across the network as fie...
The Short Message Service is realised by the use of the Mobile Application Part (MAP) of the SS#7 protocol, with Short Message protocol elements being transported across the network as fie...
Single antenna interference cancellation
Single Antenna Interference Cancellation ("SAIC") is a promising technology to boost the capacity of GSM networks without any needed change in the network.
Single Antenna Interference Cancellation ("SAIC") is a promising technology to boost the capacity of GSM networks without any needed change in the network.
SMLC
Serving Mobile Location Center The SMLC is a network element in GSM Networks that resides in the BSC (Base Station Controller) which calculates network-based location of mobile stations (handsets).
Serving Mobile Location Center The SMLC is a network element in GSM Networks that resides in the BSC (Base Station Controller) which calculates network-based location of mobile stations (handsets).
SMS banking
SMS banking is a type of mobile banking, a technology-enabled service offering from banks to its customers, permitting them to operate selected banking services over their mobile phones using SM...
SMS banking is a type of mobile banking, a technology-enabled service offering from banks to its customers, permitting them to operate selected banking services over their mobile phones using SM...
Synchronization Channel
Synchronization Channel is a downlink only control channel used in GSM cellular telephone systems.
Synchronization Channel is a downlink only control channel used in GSM cellular telephone systems.
Tandem Free Operation
Tandem Free Operation is a part of 3GPP standard specification, which has been included from R99 of the standards specifications onwards.
Tandem Free Operation is a part of 3GPP standard specification, which has been included from R99 of the standards specifications onwards.
TLLI
The TLLI (Temporary Logical Link Identifier) is used in GSM and GPRS services.
The TLLI (Temporary Logical Link Identifier) is used in GSM and GPRS services.
Turbo SIM
Turbo SIM is considered to be the forerunner of a large family of "Dual SIM" devices that piggyback on a mobile telephone SIM card to alter its normal operation.
Turbo SIM is considered to be the forerunner of a large family of "Dual SIM" devices that piggyback on a mobile telephone SIM card to alter its normal operation.
Type Allocation Code
The Type Allocation Code (TAC) is the initial eight-digit portion of the 15-digit IMEI code used to uniquely identify wireless devices.
The Type Allocation Code (TAC) is the initial eight-digit portion of the 15-digit IMEI code used to uniquely identify wireless devices.
U-blox
u-blox is a fabless semiconductor provider of embedded positioning and wireless communication components and software for the consumer, industrial and automotive markets.
u-blox is a fabless semiconductor provider of embedded positioning and wireless communication components and software for the consumer, industrial and automotive markets.
Um interface
The Um interface is the air interface for the GSM mobile telephone standard.
The Um interface is the air interface for the GSM mobile telephone 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.
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...
Voice group call service
The voice group call service (VGCS) is a mobile communication service for GSM, that allows subscribers to communicate to multiple other subscribers at the same time.
The voice group call service (VGCS) is a mobile communication service for GSM, that allows subscribers to communicate to multiple other subscribers at the same time.