In mobile telecommunication, signaling is the use of messages for controlling communications between the different elements within the Mobile Network. As networks evolve from 2G to 5G, signaling has advanced to meet growing demands. Here's a quick overview:
· One Signaling: Signaling System No.7 (SS7)
· Core Network Architecture: Circuit-Switched (CS)
· Key Features: Focus primarily on voice and text services.
· Multi-Signaling: Diameter, SIP, SS7
· Core Network Architecture: Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)
· Key Features: Fully packet-switched, IP-based with advanced data services, supporting the growing volume of smart devices and apps.
· Extensive Signaling: HTTP/2 (for Service-Based Architecture), SIP, Diameter, SS7
· Core Network Architecture: 5GC
· Key Features: Adopts HTTP/2 for control plane communications, enabling diversified networks and extensive signaling across various devices for enhanced service availability.
As the network evolves from 2G to 5G, the focus of signaling has transitioned from managing complexity in 2G/3G, to handling the increased volume in 4G, and now to ensuring availability across diverse and extensive services in 5G.
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