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RRU – Radio Remote Unit

In a 5G (Fifth Generation) wireless network, the Radio Remote Unit (RRU) plays a critical role in enabling high-speed, low-latency, and reliable wireless communication. Its elementary role and functionalities in a 5G network include: In summary, the elementary role of…

Basics of NFV in Telecommunications

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) is a technology that enables network operators to virtualize their network functions onto commodity hardware, such as servers, switches, and storage devices. The purpose of NFV is to create a more flexible, scalable, and cost-effective network…

vEPC interfaces and functions

What interfaces are used in evolved packet core? The Evolved Packet Core (EPC) is a network architecture used in 4G LTE and 5G networks. It includes several interfaces that enable communication between the different components of the network. Here are…

5G spectrum and use cases

5G spectrum explained 5G spectrum is a range of radio frequencies that are used to transmit data over 5G networks. 5G spectrum is an important resource for wireless carriers and mobile network operators, as it enables faster data transfer speeds,…

VoWifi topology

The ePDG has the following key features: Platform Requirements The ePDG service runs on a Cisco ASR 5000/ASR 5500 (DPC1/DPC2) chassis running the StarOS operating system and Virtualized Packet Core (VPC) platforms. The chassis can be configured with a variety…

Protocols recap

MC-LAG, or Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation Group, is a type of link aggregation group (LAG) with constituent ports that terminate on separate chassis, primarily for the purpose of providing redundancy in the event one of the chassis fails. The IEEE 802.1AX-2008 industry standard…

OLT and ONT – what are their roles in GPON network

  Introduction to OLT (Optical Line Terminal) and ONT (Optical Network Terminal), ONU (Optical Network Unit) OLT (Optical Line Terminal) OLT and ONT? Lets start with OLT then. The main function of OLT is to control the information float across…

Enhanced Voice Services

    Spec Title 3GPP TS 26.441 „Codec for Enhanced Voice Services (EVS); General Overview“. 3GPP TS 26.442 „Codec for Enhanced Voice Services (EVS); ANSI C code (fixed-point)“. 3GPP TS 26.443(*) „Codec for Enhanced Voice Services (EVS); ANSI C code…

Latest TelCo trends

There are several latest trends in the field of telecommunication: 5G Technology: 5G technology is the latest and fastest network technology in the telecommunications industry. It is capable of providing higher speeds, greater reliability, and increased network capacity compared to…

OCCAS

Communications Service Providers (CSPs) have large investments in their legacy infrastructure – the same infrastructure that has failed to keep pace with service innovation in other domains, such as the Internet. Next generation networks hold the promise of meeting the…