What is OFDMA and should I enable it?

What is OFDMA and Should I Enable It? Today, let me explain OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access), a key technology in LTE and Wi-Fi networks. If you’re dealing with wireless communications, understanding OFDMA is crucial because it plays an important role in how data is transmitted. Let me break it down for you in … Read more

Are BPSK and PSK the same?

Are BPSK and PSK the Same? Today, we’re going to explore the relationship between BPSK and PSK. If you’ve come across these terms in the context of digital modulation, it’s important to understand how they differ and how they relate to one another. So, let me explain it to you clearly. What is PSK? PSK … Read more

What is the difference between LTE and LTE plus?

What is the Difference Between LTE and LTE-Advanced? Today, let’s talk about the difference between LTE and LTE-Advanced, which is a crucial concept in the world of mobile communication. As we learned earlier about LTE technology, it’s the backbone of 4G networks, providing faster speeds and more reliable connectivity compared to its predecessors. Now, you … Read more

What is the difference between VLR and HLR?

What is the Difference Between VLR and HLR? Today, we are going to explore the difference between two important concepts in telecommunications, VLR (Visitor Location Register) and HLR (Home Location Register). Both are databases used in mobile networks, but they serve different purposes. Let me walk you through the key differences so you can understand … Read more

Why VoLTE on your phone?

Why VoLTE on Your Phone? Today, let me explain to you why VoLTE, or Voice over LTE, is such an important feature on your phone. In previous articles, we learned about the differences between traditional voice services and modern technologies like LTE. Now, let’s dive into why VoLTE is becoming a must-have for smartphones and … Read more

What is Fhss wireless?

What is FHSS Wireless? Today, let’s explore the concept of Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) wireless technology. If you’ve come across terms like Bluetooth or certain types of Wi-Fi, you might have already encountered FHSS in action. To give you a better understanding, I’ll walk you through how this technology works and how it applies … Read more

What is SINR in networks?

What is SINR in Networks? Today, let’s understand a term that often comes up when we talk about signal quality in mobile networks — SINR, or Signal-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio. You might remember when we previously explored RSRP and RSRQ; SINR fits right alongside them, helping you and me figure out how clean or usable a signal … Read more

How can I see if I am making a call via VoLTE?

How Can I See If I Am Making a Call via VoLTE? Today, we are going to understand how to check if you’re making a call via VoLTE (Voice over LTE). If you’ve been following along with our previous discussions, you already know that VoLTE allows voice calls to be made over the LTE network … Read more

How to determine senr?

How to Determine SENR? Today, since we’ve already explored related metrics like SINR and RSRP, it’s time we talk about SENR — a key measurement used in 5G networks, particularly when evaluating signal quality in beam-based communication. I’ll explain it to you step by step, so you clearly understand what SENR means, how it’s measured, … Read more

What is a good dBm worth?

What is a Good dBm Worth? Today, as we’ve already explored topics like RSRP, SINR, and signal strength indicators, it’s the right time to talk about what makes a “good” dBm value and how you should look at it when analyzing LTE or wireless performance. I’ll help you understand this in a very straightforward way … Read more