If you are familiar with the base stations within the 3G, 4G and 5G mobile networks, then you may have come across the terms Node B, eNodeB and gNodeB before. Base stations are part of a mobile radio network that represents the largest part of the overall mobile network. Node B is the radio base […]
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Mobile networks use various unique codes to be able to dispatch the services relevant to specific subscribers accurately. IMEI, IMSI, ICCID and MSISDN are some of the key codes required for the identification of mobile devices. IMEI is a 15-digit number assigned to every cellular device for each of its SIM slots; IMSI is a
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In mobile communications, it is not uncommon to encounter complex terminologies every now and then. But there are also times when simple concepts become complicated due to the misconceptions that lead to confusion. One such confusion is around the terminologies used for referring to the phone that connects you to the mobile network. With over
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Femtocells, picocells and microcells are types of small cells that complement the primary cellular coverage provided by the macrocells within a mobile network. The macrocells are the largest cells in mobile communications that cover tens of kilometres, whereas femtocells are the smallest cells. Femtocells, picocells and microcells are small cells that allow a mobile operator
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Mobile networks are also called cellular networks because they consist of a large number of interconnected cells. In mobile communications, cells are the most fundamental piece of the network that enables wireless connectivity. A cell is a geographical area that defines the cellular coverage zone created by the base station of a mobile network. The
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GSM, UMTS and LTE are three mobile communications technologies that provide cellular connectivity to a large number of mobile networks across the globe. While GSM and UMTS started their journey primarily in Europe, they are now the leading mobile communications technologies worldwide alongside LTE. GSM, UMTS and LTE are cellular technologies that enable second (2G),
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The real challenge with acronyms is that knowing what a certain term stands for isn’t enough. You also need a simple explanation to understand what the term actually means. For example, the acronym LTE stands for Long Term Evolution, but the next logical question is “evolution of what?”. This is where a simple explanation like
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