Course Categories
IP NETWORKS AND PROTOCOLS SERVICE ENABLERS WIMAX UMTS LTE GSM AND GPRS GSM System Overview GSM Architecture and Protocols GSM Air Interface Cell Planning for GSM Networks GSM-R Engineering Overview 2G/3G Indoor Coverage Planning Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution Introduction to GSM Optimization GPRS System Overview GPRS Air Interface RADIO PRINCIPLES AND PLANNING TETRA CDMA WIRELESS ACCESS TRANSPORT AND SIGNALLING GENERIC TELECOMS INDUSTRY DYNAMICS
Who would benefit
Those working in technical roles within the GSM industry who require an in-depth understanding of the GSM circuit-switched network elements and interfaces.
PrerequisitesExperience of SS7 and ISDN signalling principles and of GSM networks and protocols is advantageous, as is familiarity with the OSI model and the operation of primary rate (E1/T1) bearers.
Topic areas include- GSM architecture overview
- Air interface protocols
- BSS functions and protocols
- Message Transfer Part (MTP)
- Signalling Connection Control Part (SCCP)
- Transaction Capabilities (TCAP)
- Mobile Application Part (MAP)
- The 'A' interface
- MSC functions and protocols
- Signalling sequences
- Supplementary services
- Message services
Practical Exercises