GSM Core Network

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mobile telecommunications network component
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:GSM_CN
gptkbp:architecture core network layer
gptkbp:billingFeature call detail records
prepaid and postpaid billing
gptkbp:component gptkb:telecommunications_company
gptkb:Gateway_Mobile_Switching_Center
gptkb:Authentication_Center
gptkb:Equipment_Identity_Register
gptkb:Home_Location_Register
gptkb:Short_Message_Service_Center
gptkb:Visitor_Location_Register
Interworking Function
gptkbp:connectsTo gptkb:smartphone
other mobile networks
Internet (via GPRS/EDGE)
gptkbp:evolvesFrom gptkb:UMTS_Core_Network
gptkb:Evolved_Packet_Core
gptkbp:features encryption
authentication
equipment identity check
gptkbp:function authentication
mobility management
subscriber management
charging and billing
switching and routing of calls and data
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GSM Core Network
gptkbp:introduced early 1990s
gptkbp:mobilityFeature handover management
location updating
roaming support
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:GSM
gptkbp:separates radio access network
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:3GPP
gptkbp:subscriberData gptkb:IMSI
gptkb:MSISDN
authentication key
service profile
gptkbp:supports data services
voice calls
SMS
gptkbp:supportsProtocol gptkb:CAP
gptkb:SS7
gptkb:GTP
gptkb:MAP
gptkb:ISUP
gptkb:SMPP
gptkbp:usedIn 2G networks
3G networks (with upgrades)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:GSM_RAN
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6