Who Should Attend?

The course is addressed to a non-technical staff who require introduction to 2G and 3G systems.

Course Content

1. What is it all about?
2. History of Cellular Networks.
3. Standardization of GSM/GPRS/EDGE.
4. Standardization of UMTS.
5. Radio Access Evolution.
6. Evolution of the GSM Core Network.
   • GSM (CSS).
   • GPRS (PSS).
7. UMTS Network Architecture.
8. UMTS Evolution
   • Release 1999: WCDMA.
   • Release 4: MSC Server & MGW.
   • Release 5/6: IMS and HSPA.
9. Evolution of Services.
10. Long Term Evolution (LTE).

Course Objectives

This basic course explains basics of GSM and UMTS networks with focus on architecture, functions and evolution path. Technical issues are not discussed in detail.

Pre-requisites

There are no prerequisites to attend this course.

Training Structure

One day training.

Methodology

Instructor led training.