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LTE (Long-Term Evolution) is a 4G mobile communication standard that provides high-speed data and voice services to mobile users. The call flow in LTE involves several steps, which can be broken down into the following stages:
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Mobile Station (MS) Initiates a Call: The MS, also known as the user equipment (UE), initiates a call by sending a request to the LTE network.
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RRC Connection Establishment: The Radio Resource Control (RRC) layer of the LTE network is responsible for establishing a connection between the MS and the network. The MS sends a connection request to the network, which is received by the eNodeB (the LTE network’s access point). The eNodeB then sends a connection setup message to the MS, which acknowledges the request.
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Authentication and Authorization: Once the RRC connection has been established, the LTE network performs authentication and authorization procedures to verify the identity of the MS and to determine if it is authorized to access the network. This involves the exchange of security keys between the MS and the network.
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Attach Request: After successful authentication and authorization, the MS sends an Attach Request to the LTE network, which includes its International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) and the type of service (e.g., data or voice) that it requires.
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Paging: The LTE network then pages the MS to initiate the setup of a dedicated radio bearer for the call. The network sends a Paging message to the MS, which acknowledges the request and sends a Service Request to the network.
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Dedicated Radio Bearer Setup: The LTE network then sets up a dedicated radio bearer for the call, which is a reserved resource for the exclusive use of the MS. This involves the negotiation of various parameters, such as Quality of Service (QoS), between the MS and the network.
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Voice Call Setup: Once the dedicated radio bearer has been established, the LTE network sets up the voice call. The MS and the network exchange signaling messages to establish the call and to ensure that the call is set up correctly.
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Voice Call: The voice call is then transmitted over the dedicated radio bearer, and the MS and the network continue to exchange signaling messages to maintain the call and to ensure that it remains in a good state.
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Call Termination: The call is terminated when either the MS or the network initiates the call release procedure. The MS and the network exchange signaling messages to release the call and to ensure that all resources are freed up correctly.
This is a high-level overview of the LTE call flow process. The actual call flow can be more complex and may involve additional steps, depending on the specific requirements of the network and the MS.
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