Glossary
Idle mode or Idle State
Whilst in GSM or UMTS idle mode, a mobile shall implement the cell selection and reselection procedures. The mobile has registered on the network, and is listening for paging messages. The mobile will be performing location area updates when necessary. The idle state in GRPS indicates that the mobile has not yet registered onto the network or is switched off.
< Back to glossary
We hope you find the glossary helpful.
We are sure NetX will also be of benefit! Imagine having an entire mobile network available from your desktop where you can view a complete network map, see call flows across the network and investigate network procedures.
ACCESS YOUR FREE TRIAL
We are sure NetX will also be of benefit! Imagine having an entire mobile network available from your desktop where you can view a complete network map, see call flows across the network and investigate network procedures.
ACCESS YOUR FREE TRIAL
Why not also explore our OnlineAnytime courses to really further your telecoms knowledge and get it certified!
VIEW COURSES
VIEW COURSES
Working together with
