CGF (Charging Gateway Function) in a Mobile Network
CGF stands for "Charging Gateway Function".
The CGF collects Charging Data Records (CDRs) from various network elements (e.g. P-GW, S-GW, GGSN,...), and then it aggregates and processes the collected CDRs, and then it forwards the processed CDRs to the Billing System for final billing and invoicing of the users.
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Offline Charging vs. Online Charging in LTE
The type of charging in LTE mobile network, may be Offline Charging or Online Charging. The main difference between the two types, is whether the charging can affect the user data session in real time or not. Offline Charging can not affect the user data session in real time. While the online charging can affect…
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What is an ‘EPS Bearer’ in LTE ?
During 'LTE attach' procedure, the network establishes this EPS Bearer between the UE and the PGW. The PGW assigns an IP address for this Bearer. The UE uses this IP address, in order to communicate with the PDN. In addition, the PGW assigns a QoS for this Bearer, which guarantees the QoS for the data…
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Your Guide for LTE Attach procedure
After the LTE Attach Procedure ends, the following should be accomplished, LTE Attach Signaling
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