5G/6G Academy

by TELCOMA Global · Since 2009

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LTE end-to-end architecture at a glance

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The Big Picture of LTE

LTE (Long Term Evolution) is built on a flat, all-IP architecture with just two major domains: the E-UTRAN (radio side) and the EPC (Evolved Packet Core). Unlike 3G, there is no separate circuit-switched domain — everything runs over IP, including voice (via VoLTE). This simplified architecture is what makes LTE faster and more efficient than its predecessors.