Overview#
4G is the fourth generation of broadband Mobile Network technology, succeeding 3G.4G system MUST provide capabilities defined by ITU in IMT-Advanced. Potential and current applications include amended mobile web access, IP telephony, gaming services, high-definition mobile TV, video conferencing, and 3D television.
The first-release Long Term Evolution (LTE) standard (a 4G candidate system) has been commercially deployed in Oslo, Norway, and Stockholm, Sweden since 2009. It has, however, been debated whether first-release versions should be considered 4G.
4G architecture, core network includes the following protocols
- Mobility Management Entity (MME)
- Serving Gateway (SGW)
- Packet Data Network Gateway (PDN GW) where as E-UTRAN has E-UTRAN NodeB (eNB).
More Information#
There might be more information for this subject on one of the following:- [#1] - 4G
- based on information obtained 2017-10-26-
- [#2] - LTE Protocols & Specifications
- based on information obtained 2020-08-14