The instructor is a trainer in the field of GSM, GSM Cell Planning, Transmission Planning and Signalling System. He previously worked in the Network Quality Department of Banglalink, one of the leading telecom operators in Bangladesh. He has good experience working with Qvoice measurement system and has been working as a researcher for Key Quality Indicator (KQI) measurement for GSM in Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand.
He obtained his Bachelor Degree in Computer Science and Information Technology from Islamic University of Technology, Bangladesh, and his Master of Engineering in Information and Communication Technologies from Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand.
Course Objectives
After the two-day course, the participants should be able to:
Explore and understand basic concepts
related to GSM networks
Explore GSM network architecture and its
components including the Mobile, BTS, BSC, MSC, VLR, HLR, SCP,
STP, VMS, EIR, SMS, and CSE
Appreciate the history of wireless telecommunications
focused on the evolution of GSM
Explore GSM mobility management concepts
Explore GSM call processing, call delivery,
security, and handover
Explore signaling used in GSM networks
Explore different types of calls and GSM
and gain an understanding of GSM services
Introduce GSM standards and related organizations
Understand migration to GPRS, EDGE and
3G Technologies.
Course Overview
Mobile Communications forms the backbone
of wireless communication today. GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications
is a second generation mobile standard which is presently used in
almost 70% of all global networks worldwide and is considered the
springboard for GPRS and Third generation mobile Communication systems.
This course introduces GSM and explains the history and unique qualities
that established GSM as the leading global standard for wireless
communications. The course is presented at a level suitable for
individuals comfortable with basic wireless concepts to gain familiarity
with all aspects of a GSM network. Radio physical layer concepts
can be presented at either a high level or in detail for more engineering
oriented individuals. The course addresses the major interfaces
for messaging in the GSM network and shows how network nodes coordinate
mobility and call setup. Course attendees should gain a good understanding
of services commonly deployed in a GSM network. The course is completed
with a view of GPRS and UMTS with an understanding of the GSM components
in a UMTS network.
Key Benefits
To provide an up to date understanding
of current GSM technology.
To understand the functions and interface
between GSM network elements.
To understand the GSM network infrastructure.
To understand the data services provided
by the GSM systems.
Future development of GSM technologies
and services.
Pre-Requisites for Participants
Basic understanding of Telecommunication
concepts would be helpful but not required
Who Should Attend?
Participants with basic background in telecommunications
and intending to have a firm technical understanding of GSM. This
course forms the foundation for more advance mobile telecom courses.
Course Outline
Day 1
1. Introduction to the world of mobile communications and GSM
1.1. History of wireless communications
1.2. Motivation for GSM
1.3. Evolution of GSM standards
1.4. Current GSM status
1.5. Key Characteristics that make up a GSM Network
2. GSM Network architecture
2.1. GSM Network components overview: MSC,
BSC, HLR, VLR, AUC, RBS
2.2 Mobile station
2.3 Switching system
2.4 Base Station system
3. Wireless concepts
4. Radio Channel Concepts
4.1. Radio basics background
4.2. Concept of radio channels
4.3. Time Slots, Frames, and Multiple Access
4.4. System Acquisition
4.5. Access and Idle mode procedures
4.6. Traffic channel operations
