Excelerate | 2G to 5G Mobile Technologies

2G to 5G Mobile Technologies

Build a solid understanding of 2G (GSM), 3G (UMTS), 4G (LTE) and 5G.

Overview:

Live instructor-led

Onsite or Virtual / Public or Private Class

2 days (16 hours)

Technical Level 2

Course Summary

The programme focuses on the most important aspects of cellular communication technologies and how the principles are applied within each generation.

This includes techniques that support basic GSM Voice and SMS, through to the complex set of network and connection requirements needed for advanced 4G and 5G services and use cases. Services, Air Interface, Radio Access Networks, Core Networks, Transmission and Interworking (between generations) are all considered in order to build a complete picture of modern networks

Prerequisite:

Telecoms Fundamentals or previous technical study in telecoms / networking.

Who Should Attend:

This course is suitable for engineering, technical sales, technical management and other staff who require a general technical overview of mobile technologies but who do not need to invest the time necessary to learn about each technology in depth.

A basic understanding of telecoms principles would be beneficial.

Curriculum Outline:

An overview of basic radio and cellular techniques and technologies
Network Generations from 2G to 5G
3GPP Release programme
An overview of 2G (GSM) network architecture and functionality
GSM TDMA air interface operating principles
GPRS and EDGE upgrades to GSM
GSM services
TETRA networks
An overview of 3G (UMTS) network architecture and functionality
UMTS WCDMA air interface operating principles
HSPA and HSPA+ upgrades to UMTS
An overview of 4G (LTE) network architecture and functionality
LTE OFDMA air interface operating principles
Evolved Packet Core (EPC) operation
Small cells and heterogeneous networks

And...

Self Organising Networks (SON)
LTE voice options
LTE Advanced and LTE Advanced Pro
Wi-Fi/Cellular interworking
LTE operation in unlicensed frequency bands
Machine Type Communications (MTC)
LTE for public safety
Introduction to 5G
3GPP use cases for 5G
Performance targets for 5G
Radio Spectrum for 5G
5G OFDMA air interface
5G System Architecture
Non Standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA) New Radio (NR)
5G Core Network Functions

Business Outcomes:

Understand the evolution of mobile networks from 2G to 5G Identify techniques that support basic GSM Voice and SMS, through to the complex set of network and connection requirements needed for advanced 4G and 5G services and use cases.