NB - NarrowbandFound in eMTC (enhanced Machine Type Communications), this term identifies the use of 1.4MHz "Narrowbands" for CIoT (Cellular Internet of Things) oper... View more
NB - Normal BurstA Normal Burst is used to carry both signalling and user information (circuit and packet switched) over the GSM air interface. ... View more
NB-IoT - Narrow Band – Internet of ThingsThis is a standards based LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) technology developed to enable a wide range of devices to connect within The Internet of Things. ... View more
NBA - NASS-IMS Bundled AuthenticationNBA is an IMS authentication mechanism which is an alternative to IMS AKA. NASS-IMS is used when the access network is TISPAN based eg xDSL, where aut... View more
NBAP - Node B Application PartNBAP is used by the RNC (Radio Network Controller) to manage and configure Node Bs, as well as set up transport channels on the Iub and Uu interfaces.... View more
NC0 - Network Control Cell Reselection Mode 0This is the normal mode of control for a GPRS mobile. In NC0 the MS (Mobile Station) performs autonomous cell reselection. ... View more
NC1 - Network Control Cell Reselection Mode 1When operating in NC1, the GPRS mobile will pass measurement reports to the network. However the mobile will continue to perform autonomous cell resel... View more
NC2 - Network Control Cell Reselection Mode 2When operating in NC2, the GPRS mobile will pass measurement reports to the network. The mobile will only perform autonomous cell reselection when the... View more
NCC - Network Colour CodeThe Network Colour Code is broadcasted as part of the BSIC (Base Station Identity Code). It consists of 3bits, which are used to differentiate between... View more
NCD - Non-Connectable DeviceA Bluetooth non-connectable device is one that does not respond to paging and is said to be in on-connectable mode... View more
NCGI - NR Cell Global IdentityIn 5G, the NR (New Radio) cell is given a NCGI (NR Cell Global Identity). This concatenates the PLMN-Id (PLMN Identifier) and the 36bit NCI (NR Cell I... View more
NCH - Notification ChannelNotification Channel is a generic channel used to provide information to a specific group of users. Typical examples of this include the group call se... View more
NCI - NR Cell IdentityIn 5G, a service provider identifies a cell using an NCI (NR Cell Identity). This is a 36bit identity which can be concatenated with the PLMN-Id (PLMN... View more
NCT - Network Connection TopologyThe NCT is the connectivity in place between elements of a NFV (Network Functions Virtualization) network service. The individual connections which fo... View more
NDSS - Network Directed System SelectionThis feature allows the MS (Mobile Station) to automatically register with a preferred system while roaming. It also enables the MS to be automaticall... View more
NE - Network ElementA generic term used to describe equipment operating as part of a communication network. ... View more
NE-DC - NR – E-UTRA Dual ConnectivityNE-DC is a Dual Connectivity configuration utilizing the 5GC, whereby the master RAN is a 5G gNB and the secondary RAN node is a 4G ng-eNB.... View more
NEF - Network Exposure FunctionThe Network Exposure Function is related to the 3GPP 5G Architecture. This function provides a means to securely expose the services and capabilities ... View more
Neighbor SetThis is a set of pilots associated with the CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) Channels that are likely candidates for handoff. Normally, the Neighb... View more
NENA - National Emergency Number AssociationNENA's Mission is to foster the technological advancement, availability and implementation of a universal emergency telephone number system (9-1-1). I... View more