Long Term Evolution (LTE)

Long Term Evolution (LTE) – Standard created by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project

  • Deployed globally.

  • All packet switched network.

  • High throughput and QoS considerations.

  • Provides wireless retransmissions of lost data.

LTE Network

Packet Delivery Network Gateway (PGW).

  • Connects LTE network to IP networks.

Serving Gateway (SGW).

  • Route packets to and from wireless access points.

Enhanced Node B (eNodeB).

  • Wireless access point.

User Equipment (UE).

  • End user devices.

Radio evolution

EPC architecture

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