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

More flexible and resilient radio technology

EPC architecture