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 …
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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