GSM SYSTEM SURVEY

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DISCLAIMER

This book is a training document and contains simplifications.

Therefore, it must not be considered as a specification of the
system.

The contents of this document are subject to revision without

notice due to ongoing progress in methodology, design and
manufacturing.

Ericsson assumes no legal responsibility for any error or damage

resulting from the usage of this document.

This document is not intended to replace the technical

documentation that was shipped with your system. Always refer
to that technical documentation during operation and
maintenance.

Copyright © 1998 by Ericsson Radio Systems AB

This document was produced by Ericsson Radio Systems AB.

 It is used for training purposes only and may not be copied

or reproduced in any manner without the express written
consent of Ericsson.
 This document number, EN/LZT 123 3321, R3A supports
course number LZU 108 852.

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 Revision Record

REVISION RECORD

Date Revision No. Chapters

Affected

96/09/02 R1A All

97/07/04 R1B All

97/09/09 R1C All

98/05/27 R2A All

98/11/30 R2B All

99/08/30 R2C 1 - 7 and 9

00/05/15 R3A All

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 Table of Contents

GSM System Survey

Table of Contents

Topic Page

1. Introduction to Mobile Telecommunication and GSM.................................1

2. Overview of Ericsson’s GSM Systems...................................................... 27
3. Wireless Concepts...................................................................................... 39
4. Channel Concepts....................................................................................... 73
5. Introduction to AXE................................................................................... 85
6. Switching System..................................................................................... 113
7. Base Station System................................................................................. 133
8. Mobile Stations......................................................................................... 155
9. Traffic Cases............................................................................................. 177
10. Cell Planning............................................................................................ 207
11. OSS and TMOS........................................................................................ 227
12. Subscriber Services.................................................................................. 259
13. Charging and Accounting......................................................................... 269
14. Appendix A: Mobile Intelligent Network Services.................................. 281
15. Appendix B: Data Services...................................................................... 291
16. Appendix C: Case Study: New Telerica's GSM networks....................... 299
17. Appendix D: The Future of GSM............................................................. 315
18. Appendix E: Ericsson's Customer Services.............................................. 323
19. Appendix F: GPRS................................................................................... 327
20. Index..........................................................................................................341

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