DAS
Distributed Antenna System – Network of antennas used to extend cellular wireless network coverage in the premises of an organization. DA is a network device that can relay, redirect, route and/or process Diameter messages that are fully compliant with the standard Diameter protocols defined by IETF and 3GPP. A DAS improve reliability of a network […]
E-UTRAN
Evolved UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network – The E-UTRAN handles the radio communications between the mobile and the evolved packet core and has one component, the evolved base stations called eNodeB.
Edge Point
The sites or nodes that enable enterprises to create and operate private mobile networks. Edge Points represent the required software, including the EPC and eSIMs, that Alef offers enterprises to enable and provision a private network.
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)
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.