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UMTS Overview

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Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for anyone who wants to learn about issues concerning UMTS architecture and functionality.

 

Course Content

  1. Overview.
  2. Standardisation.
  3. Radio Access Evolution.
  4. Evolution of the GSM Core Network.
  5. UMTS Specification Releases.
  6. R99: UMTS Network Architecture.
  7. WCDMA—Spreading Spectrum.
  8. Channellisation.
  9. Scrambling.
  10. Power Control.
  11. Handover.
  12. Radio Interface Protocol Stack.
  13. UTRAN Architecture.
  14. Radio Network Signalling.
  15. Circuit-switched (CS) Domain.
  16. Packet-switched (PS) Domain Nodes.
  17. Common CS and PS Domain Nodes.
  18. General Network Architecture.
  19. R4: MSC Server and Media Gateway.
  20. R5: Network Architecture.
  21. IP-Multimedia CN Subsystem (IMS).
  22. IMS Registration.
  23. High Speed Downlink Packet Access.
  24. R7: HSPA+.
  25. Evolution of Services.
  26. Basic Services.
  27. WAP—WML and Internet.
  28. Open Service Access.
  29. Virtual Home Environment.
  30. Charging and Billing.
  31. UMTS Terminal Architecture.
  32. UICC, USIM and Terminals.
  33. R8: Evolved Packet System (EPS).
  34. R10: Towards 4G.

Course Objectives

This is an intermediate technical course, which covers all aspects of architecture and functionality of third generation cellular networks—UMTS, preparing you for the coming of 3G.

 

Prerequisites

The participants should have knowledge of GSM/GPRS.

 

Training Structure

Two-day training divided into logical sessions.

 

Methodology

Instructor-led course. Lectures and theoretical exercises.

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Professional, high-quality trainer.

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Ms. Inessa Mijiferjyan, Vivacell

Trainer understands local market experience.

Mr. Andrew Sweetman, Wataniya

Good direct connection between course material and real problems.

Mr. Alex Konstantopoulos, Cosmote, GR

Really practical and very fruitful training.

Mr. Niroj Raya, NCell Nepal

Very well organized training programmes.

Mr. Mihnea Teodorescu, Cosmote, RO

Course covers all important issues and presents relevant examples.

Mr. Mohamed Kamel, Vodafone Egypt

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Very clear explanations.

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Mr. Sayyid Ali, Dhiraagu Maldives

Good logical structure of the course and explanation.

Ms. Elena Shevtsova, Beeline, KZ

Trainer was able to answer practical questions.

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Trainer adapted to the expectations of the audience.

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Excellent methodology of teaching. Simple and easy to understand training.

Mr. Arben Shabani, PTK Kosovo

Deep and detailed topic analysis.

Mr. Mohamed Sabry, Vodafone Egypt

Training provides useful methods to analyze real protocols.

Mr. Seema Karn, NCell Nepal

I feel like the trainer is the best professor and mentor one can have.

Ms. Ledia Meici, AMC Albania

Trainer is open for comments and discussion.

Ms. Natalya Nerubenko, Life Ukraine

Everyone gets individual attention from the trainer.

Ms. Inga Tomsone, Tele2 Latvia

Excellent course and instructor.

Mr. Nikolay Suetin, Beeline Russia

Trainers have passion to teach & impart knowledge.

Mr. Kanchan Chitrakar, Ncell Nepal

Trainer understands local market experience.

Mr. Andrew Sweetman, Wataniya

Many different people from different operators can share their problems and ideas.

Mr. Omar El-Fiky, Vodafone Egypt

A clear picture of GSM switching and signalling.

Ms. Anette Chale, mCel Mozambique

I can proudly recommend these courses for others as well.

Mr. Tarvo Jammer, Elisa Estonia

I received a lot of useful information which I use in my work every day.

Ms. Viktoriya Gusarova, Beeline RU

Seminar entirely for Telecommunication operators. A lot of issues covered.

Ms. Pinelopi Tragoudara, Vodafone GR

A lot of useful materials and knowledge.

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Very effective training methods.

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Unique training covering the most important areas of my work.

Mr. Eldar Mursaqulov, Azercell

A good approach to a complex problem.

Ms. Horia Catrinoiu, Vodafone RO

Highly professional trainer with lots of practical experience. Friendly and open.

Ms. Olga Rudnicka, Tele2 Latvia

Excellent exercises!

Mr. Muhammad Ali, Mobilink Pakistan

Good class notes and great examples.

Mr. Ghaffar Masood, Mobilink Pakistan

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Mr. Dmitrii Kropotov, Tele2 Russia

Excellent knowledge from the trainer.

Ms. Catherine Barman, Swisscom

Regardless of technology I received theoretical and practical answers.

Mr. Kosta Pribić, T-Mobile Croatia

This course will be very useful in my daily work.

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Great teacher with deep knowledge and experience.

Mr. Philippe Wrzecionek, TATA

Overwhelming knowledge and expertise. Interactive and enjoyable learning.