Course Details
As we move towards the launch of 5G, the second generation technologies
of GSM and GPRS still play an important part in the global communication
landscape. In this short course, we aim to provide a comprehensive
introduction into the two systems and in so doing, explain how they
support circuit switched voice and packet switched data traffic.
Mobility is also discussed in addition to reviewing how roaming is
supported for both GSM and GPRS. Finally, GPRS will be discussed in
light of the rise in the Internet of Things and the modifications that
have been introduces to support machine to machine based communications.

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.
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Course Contents
The GSM and GPRS network:
- Why is GSM Still Operating?
- Circuit Switching and Packet Switching.
- The GSM and GPRS Terminal:
- Mobile Equipment.
- SIM and eSIM.
- The GSM EDGE Radio Access Network:
- BTS, BSC.
- The GSM and GPRS Core Network:
- Circuit Switched Core – MSC-S, MGW.
- Packet Switched Core – SGSN, GGSN.
- Network Databases – HLR, AuC.
The GSM and GPRS Air Interface:
- TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access).
- Frequency Reuse.
- EDGE (Enhanced Data for Global Evolution).
- Location Areas and Routing Areas.
Connecting to the Network:
- GSM Mobility Management.
- GPRS Mobility Management.
- Initial Procedures:
- Cell Selection.
- Attach to GSM.
- Attach to GPRS.
Making and Receiving Calls:
- Mobile Originated Call.
- Mobile Terminated Call.
- SMS Transfer.
Sending and Receiving Data:
- Session Management and PDP Contexts.
- Data Transfer:
- Uplink Data Transfer.
- Downlink Data Transfer.
Supporting Mobility:
- Cell Re-selection.
- Handovers.
- Roaming:
- GSM Roaming.
- GPRS Roaming.
GPRS and the Internet of Things:
- EC-GSM-IoT.
- Network Enhancements:
- Extended Coverage.
- Reduced Energy Consumption.
- Re-use Existing Infrastructure.
- Support for Massive IoT.
- Enhanced Security.
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