Category: 5G

Inter-cell handover in 5G, also known as handover between cells or cell handover, is a critical process that enables seamless and continuous communication for User Equipment (UE) as it moves…

In the context of 5G, the interface between the Central Unit (CU) and the Distributed Unit (DU) is referred to as the F1 interface. The F1 interface plays a crucial…

In 5G networks, there isn’t a direct interface between the Equipment Identity Register (EIR) and the Mobility Management Entity (MME) as found in older generation networks like 4G (LTE). Instead,…

Hybrid Automatic Repeat reQuest (HARQ) is a crucial mechanism in 5G that plays a fundamental role in ensuring reliable and error-free data transmission over the radio interface. HARQ is designed…

The Home Location Register (HLR) is a fundamental component in 5G, as it has been in previous generations of mobile networks. The HLR is part of the core network, specifically…

The Radio Resource Control (RRC) in 5G is a critical component of the radio interface protocol stack, responsible for managing and controlling the radio resources between the User Equipment (UE)…

The Unified Data Management (UDM) in 5G is a crucial component within the 5G core network that is responsible for managing and storing user-related data and subscription information. UDM plays…

The Radio Link Control (RLC) layer in 5G, similar to its counterparts in previous generations of mobile networks, plays a crucial role in ensuring reliable and efficient communication between the…

The gNB-DU (gNodeB – Distributed Unit) configuration update in the context of 5G refers to the process of modifying or adjusting the configuration parameters of the gNB-DU, which is a…

The GUTI, or Globally Unique Temporary Identity, is a crucial concept in 5G (fifth generation) mobile networks, serving as an essential identifier for User Equipment (UE) within the network. The…