Gy interface in a mobile network
Gy interface is a reference point between the mobile network gateway element (e.g. PGW in 4G and UPF in 5G), and the Online Charging System (OCS).
Gy interface is used in real-time charging and credit control, allowing mobile network operators to effectively manage and monetize the subscriber's data usage.
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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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LTE (4G) Network Architecture
LTE (4G) Network Nodes LTE refers to 'Long Term Evolution', and the architecture of the LTE (4G) network is as following, eNodeB The eNodeB is the 4G site that the UE connects to. It provides the radio interface to the UE. MME MME refers to 'Mobility Management Entity'. The MME is responsible for authenticating the…
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