eNodeB
Evolved Node B – A network element in the RAN (Radio Access Network) which is responsible for the transmission and reception of radio signals in one or more cells to or from user equipment. Mobile tower or base station that the user equipment connects to, for access to mobile network/mobile internet. Legacy term for a […]
EPC
Evolved Packet Core – The framework that converges voice and data on a 4G LTE network. This allows operators to deploy and operate one packet network for 2G, 3G, WLAN, WiMax, LTE and fixed access (Ethernet, DSL, cable and fiber)
EPS
Evolved Packet System – The EPS is the Fourth Generation (4G) mobile system consisting of two parts – core network and radio network, defined by the standard body 3GPP.
eSIM
Embedded Subscriber Identity Module – A piece of software that can be used instead of a physical SIM to establish connectivity between user equipment and the eNodeB of a mobile service provider.
ESW
Software Agent – An obsolete software switch that enabled communication between the user equipment and a private edge network. With Alef’s MNaaS you no longer need a software agent.
GPRS
General Packet Radio Service – General Packet Radio Service is a 3GPP-specified packet oriented mobile data standard on the 2G and 3G cellular communication network’s global system for mobile communications. GPRS was established by European Telecommunications Standards Institute in response to the earlier CDPD and i-mode packet-switched cellular technologies.