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8. Network architecture
8.1 Global architecture
The elements of a UMTS network (figure 18 ) are divided into two groups:
the radio access network (RAN: Radio Access Network or UTRAN: UMTS Terrestrial RAN);
the core network (CN).
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Bibliography
References
Standardization
- GSM Release 99 Specifications (Release 99). - 3GPP TS 01.01 V8.1.0 - 2000-12
- Principles of circuit telecommunication services supported by a Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) (Release 99). - 3G TS 22.001 V3.2.0 - 2000-03
- Circuit Bearer Services supported by a Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) (Release 99). - 3G TS 22.002 V3.5.0 - 2000-10
- Circuit Teleservices supported by a Public Land Mobile Network...
Regulations
Arrêté du 18 juillet 2001 autorisant la société Orange France à établir et exploiter un réseau radioélectrique de troisième génération ouvert au public et à fournir le service téléphonique au public, published in the Journal officiel on August 21, 2001.
Arrêté du 18 juillet 2001 autorisant la Société française du radiotéléphone à établir et exploiter un réseau radioélectrique de troisième génération...
Organizations
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ART) http://www.art-telecom.fr
European Telecommunication Standard Institute (ETSI) http://www.etsi.org
Main equipment manufacturers
Alcatel http://www.alcatel.com
Ericsson http://www.ericsson.com
Lucent http://www.lucent.com
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