BSSGP
Base Station Subsystem GPRS Protocol
The Base Station System GPRS Protocol is supported across the Gb interface, its primary functions include the provision by an SGSN (Serving GPRS Support Node) to a BSS (Base Station Subsystem) of radio related information used by the RLC (Radio Link Control) and MAC (Medium Access Control) function. In addition, the provision by a BSS to an SGSN of radio related information derived from the RLC/MAC function. Finally, the provision of functionality to enable two physically distinct nodes, an SGSN and a BSS, to operate node management control functions.