Understanding LTE networks, with special focus on signaling procedures for user and services management. This course in-depth analyzes access procedures, mobility and resource management. Furthermore, it describes the implementation of legacy services, such as voice and data, and new services, like MBMS, messaging and VCC.

• Evolved UTRA (E-UTRA)
• Evolved Packet Core (EPC)
• X2 and S1 interfaces and protocols
• LTE protocol stack
• 2G/3G and non 3GPP interworking
• EPS and QoS radio Bearers
• Initial Access procedures
• Registration/De-registration
• RACH access
• Session Setup
• EPS Connection Management (ECM)
• Resource Scheduling
• Tracking Area Update (TAU)
• Intra/Inter Frequency Handover
• 2G/3G/E-UTRAN mobility
• Messaging and Presence
• Broadcast/Multicast (MBMS)
• Voice Call Continuity (VCC)

Technical personnel involved in LTE network management.

UMTS network architecture and protocols good skills and LTE access network basic understanding.