2G to 3G Evolution

This 1-day course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview into the factors affecting 2G to UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) network migration.

Suitable for technical people currently working in the mobile industry who have the responsibility of introducing an UMTS network alongside GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) and/or GPRS (General Packet Radio Service).

Delegates will learn the theoretical knowledge associated with migrating 2G to UMTS network technologies into the marketplace.

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Duration
1 day

Who should attend?
Engineers, technicians, managers, those seeking to learn more about the issues to be considered when migrating an
operational GSM/GPRS network to UMTS

Prerequisites
A telecommunications background is recommended, as well as a good understanding of GSM and GPRS

Course objectives
Delegates gain an overview of the issues to be considered when migrating a 2G to UMTS network technologies and the
marketplace

Qualifications
BTEC applied for, CableNet certificate

Related Training
GSM System Overview
GPRS System Overview
UMTS System Overview

Course Content (100% Theory)

Features of UMTS
• 3G capabilities & technologies

Migrating 2G to 3G technologies
• Technical solutions for migration

Migration issues
• Capacity planning
• Coverage planning,
• Site selection
• Cost

2G/3G inter-working
• 2G/3G services
• Coverage
• Capacity
• Core networks
• Handovers

Handset capability

Current handsets and the features they offer