Course Code: MB1201
This course provides an overview of the GPRS system beginning with an overall description of GPRS and progressing through its network architecture and operational aspects. The subsequent sections cover EDGE, the structure of the GPRS air interface and the basics of uplink and downlink packet transfer.
Those already working in the GSM industry who require an overview of GPRS operation including its association with EDGE and how it interworks with 2.5G and 3G 3GPP based mobile networks.
A good understanding of 3GPP’s GSM network, its architecture and operation would be beneficial together with an appreciation of packet-switching IP-based networks would be advantageous.
GPRS network architecture
The GPRS air interface and Dual Transfer Mode
GPRS protocols
Identities and addressing
Mobility management and Dual Access
Location management and Pooling
Security and confidentiality
Roaming
Policy and Charging
Content Access Controls
The GERAN and Enhanced EDGE
Packet-switched procedures
2.5G and 3G packet-switched interworking
GPRS and IMS control
GPRS and LTE interworking
