Inter-RAT Handover (HO) in Mobile Networks
Inter-RAT Handover refers to "Inter Radio Access Technology Handover". It is a procedure that allows a UE to move between different radio access technologies, 5G, 4G, 3G , and 2G, without interrupting the ongoing UE sessions.
This ensures service continuity and mobility for users as they move between areas with different network coverage.
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What is Tracking Area in LTE ?
Here, we will discuss the Location identifiers in LTE mobile network, including the mobile operator identifier, the Tracking Area identifier, and the Cell identifier. Mobile Operator Identifier Tracking Area Identifier Cell Identifier In summary, every group of LTE cells are grouped into a TA.
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Paging procedure in GPRS
The network inanities 'Paging procedure' towards to the MS, in order to move the MM context from STANDBY to READY in 2G, or from PMM-IDLE to PMM-CONNECTED in 3G. Paging procedure in 3G When the MS is in PMM-IDLE state, there is no PS signalling connection exist between the MS and the SGSN. The PS…
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Service Request in 3G
The MS initiates the 'Service Request' procedure in order to establish the 'PS signaling connection' between the MS and the SGSN. The MS do this in order to move the MM context from PMM-IDLE state to PMM-CONNECTED state. 'Service Request' description and 'PS signaling' connection The PS signaling connection is the Iu connection between the…
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