Course Details
With the current increase in machine to machine communications or IoT,
the 3GPP technologies have been enhanced to support this new type of
data transfer. This course focuses on the 4G or LTE network and the
various modifications which have been introduced in Release 12, 13 and
14. These include new network infrastructure, modified air interfaces
(NB-IoT / LTE-M) not to mention support for NIDD or Non IP Data
Delivery. Various network optimizations will also be addressed along
with new procedures dealing with network monitoring. Finally, mobility
will be reviewed before culminating with a brief look at how Cellular
IoT interworks with legacy 2G and 3G networks.

Graeme Green
Mpirical Trainer
Graeme has worked at the heart of the mobile telecommunications sector for over 30 years. During this period, he has developed and delivered training to most of the major network vendors and service providers around the world, in addition to speaking at numerous international conferences and attending ETSI and 3GPP technical meetings.
£345
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Module 1
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CIoT Network Landscape
IoT Reference Model.
The Cellular IoT Landscape:
- 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G.
Cellular IoT Network Architecture:
- Device / Sensor:
- ME, SIM, eSIM.
- Remote SIM Provisioning.
- E-UTRAN:
- eNB.
- Evolved Packet Core:
- MME, S-GW, PDN-GW, HSS.
- SMS over 4G.
- Machine Type Communication Enhancements:
- Direct Model.
- Indirect Model.
- Machine Type Communication Network Functions:
- SCS, SCEF, MTC-IWF, MTC-AAA.
- Dedicated Core Network.
Module 2
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CIoT Air Interface - Key Features
Introduction:
- LTE Air Interface – Key Features.
- OFDMA Basics.
- LTE Frame Structure.
NB-IoT:
- Flexible Deployment Options:
- Guard-band, In-band and Standalone.
- Permitted In-band Allocations.
- Synchronization and Master Broadcast Information.
- Enhanced Coverage:
- 15kHz / 3.75kHz Uplink Frame Structures.
- NB-IoT Frequency Band Allocations.
- CE0, CE1, CE2.
- Reduced Energy Consumption.
- Cell Access:
- System Information.
- RRC Connection Establishment.
- What NB-IoT Doesn’t Support.
LTE-M:
- Coverage Enhancement:
- CE Mode A.
- CE Mode B.
- Reduced Energy Consumption.
- Reduced Complexity:
- Cat-1, Cat-0, Cat-M1 and Cat-M2.
- Re-Use Existing Infrastructure:
- LTE-M Frequency Band Allocations.
- Increased IoT Data Rates and Voice Support.
Module 3
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CIoT Initial Procedures
Attaching to the Network:
- PLMN and Network Selection.
- Cell Selection.
- Registration.
EPS Mobility Management:
- EMM States.
EPS Session Management:
- QoS Class Identifier.
Attach and EPS Bearer Establishment:
- EPS Mobility Management and State Transition.
- Attach without PDN Connectivity (NB-IoT).
Dedicated Core Network:
- DECOR.
- eDECOR.
Cellular IoT Enhancements:
- Power Save Mode.
- Extended Discontinuous Reception.
- Deploying PSM and eDRX.
Module 4
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CIoT Operation - IP Data Delivery
ECM Idle to ECM Connected Transition.
Uplink IP Data Delivery:
- Device Initiated Service Request.
- Detailed Signalling Evaluation.
Downlink IP Data Delivery:
- Network Initiated Paging.
- Detailed Signalling Evaluation.
S1 Release:
- eNB Triggered S1 Release.
- MME Triggered S1 Release.
Cellular IoT Optimization:
- Control Plane CIoT EPS Optimization:
- Uplink IP Data Delivery.
- Downlink IP Data Delivery.
- Detailed Signalling Evaluation.
- User Plane CIoT EPS Optimization:
- Connection Suspension.
- Connection Resumption.
- Connection Resumption on Different eNB.
Module 5
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CIoT Operation - Non IP Data Delivery
Module 6
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CIoT Operation - Monitoring Devices
Monitoring Devices.
Event Monitoring Configuration:
- Common Parameters.
- Event Monitoring via HSS.
- Event Monitoring direct with MME.
- Event Monitoring Events from HSS or MME.
- Event Monitoring via PCRF.
Monitoring Scenarios:
- Location Reporting:
- Location Determination at MME.
- Number of UEs Present in a Geographical Area.
- Change in IMSI and IMEI/SV Association.
- Availability after DDN Failure:
- Notification of Availability after DDN Failure.
Device Triggering:
- Device Triggering Procedure.
MSISDN-less MO-SMS.
Module 7
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CIoT Mobility
Introduction.
NB-IoT Mobility:
- Cell Reselection.
- RRC Connection Resume.
- Tracking Area Update.
LTE-M Mobility:
- X2 Handover.
- S1 Handover.
Roaming:
- Interworking – SCEF.
- SGi Based Roaming.
Module 8
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CIoT - Interworking with 2G and 3G
2G and 3G Cellular IoT Architecture:
- The 2G Options.
- The 3G Options.
- Machine Type Communication Enhancements.
EC-GSM-IoT:
- Extended Coverage.
- Reduced Energy Consumption.
- Re-use Existing Infrastructure.
- Enhanced Security.
Non IP Data Delivery on 2G and 3G:
- Gi Based Delivery.
- SCEF Based Delivery.
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