Generic Access Network
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Generic Access Network (GAN) allows cell phone data to be transmitted over Wi-Fi networks rather than cellular networks. A GAN Controller receives data from the internet and routes it into the phone network. GAN is commonly used to implement Wi-Fi Calling, allowing mobile phones to make calls over Wi-Fi like they would over cellular networks. GAN provides advantages for both carriers by increasing coverage cheaply, and subscribers by allowing cellular service wherever Wi-Fi is available and avoiding international roaming charges. However, subscribers need a GAN-compatible phone and calls may be disrupted during handoffs between Wi-Fi and cellular.
Generic Access Network
- 2. Overview Generic Access Network or GAN is a telecommunication system that extends mobile voice, data and multimedia (IMS/SIP) applications over IP networks Unlicensed Mobile Access or UMA, is the commercial name used by mobile carriers for external IP access into their core networks. Usually called Wi-Fi Calling
- 3. Overview GAN allows cell phone packets to be forwarded to a network access point over the internet, rather than over-the-air using GSM/GPRS, UMTS or similar. A separate device known as a "GAN Controller" (GANC) receives this data from the internet and feeds it into the phone network as if it were coming from an antenna on a tower. In its most common form, GAN is used to allow UMA-compatible mobile phones to use Wi-Fi networks to connect calls, in place of conventional cell towers.
- 4. History UMA was developed by a group of operator and vendor companies. The initial specifications were published on 2 September 2004. On 8 April 2005, 3GPP approved specifications for Generic Access to A/Gb interfaces for 3GPP Release 6.
- 5. Mode of Operation A typical UMA/GAN handset will have four modes of operation: GERAN-only: uses only cellular networks GERAN-preferred: uses cellular networks if available, otherwise the 802.11 radio GAN-preferred: uses an 802.11 connection if an access point is in range, otherwise the cellular network GAN-only: uses only the 802.11 connection
- 6. Architecture
- 8. Advantages For carrier GAN allows carriers to add coverage using low cost 802.11 access points. GAN relieves congestion Can leverage 3rd party hotspots to create more capacity and provide better coverage in populous areas.
- 9. Advantages for subscribers Subscribers do not rely on their operator's ability to roll out towers and coverage. The cheaper rates for 802.11 use, coupled with better coverage at home, make more affordable. Using IP over 802.11 eliminates expensive charges when roaming. GAN can migrate between IP and cellular coverage and is thus seamless.
- 10. Disadvantages Subscribers must upgrade to Wi-Fi/UMA enabled handsets. Calls may be more prone to disconnect when the handset transitions from Wi-Fi to the standard wireless service and vice versa The phones that support multiple signals may be more expensive. GNA drains the battery faster, and reduces both the talk time and standby time
- 11. Service Deployments BT Fusion was a telecommunications product available from BT in the United Kingdom On August 28, 2006, Telia Sonera was the first to launch an 802.11 based UMA service called "Home Free“ in Denmark. On September 25, 2006 Orange announced its "Unik service", also known as Signal Boost in the UK. In Canada, both Fido and Rogers Wireless launched UMA plans under the names UNO and Rogers Home Calling Zone UMA is not implemented in Asia, Australia, Africa and some European countries
- 12. GAN Beyond Dual-mode While UMA is nearly always associated with dual-mode GSM/Wi-Fi services, it is actually a ‘generic’ access network technology that provides a generic method for extending the services and applications in an operator's mobile core (voice, data, IMS) over IP and the public Internet. Femtocells Analog Terminal Adaptor Mobile VoIP Client
- 13. Devices •Apple - iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, and newer devices with iOS 8 or later. •BlackBerry - Curve 8320, 8520, 8820, Curve 8900, Pearl 8120 and 8220, Bold 9700, Bold 9780, Torch 9800, Blackberry 9105, 9300, Blackberry Bold 9900 with OS 7.1 •HTC - Touch 3G, T-Mobile Shadow 2009, T-Mobile myTouch 4G (sometimes called the myTouch HD), T-Mobile G2 •(as of build 1.22.531.8 OTA update), Desire S, Wildfire S, Sensation 4G, Amaze 4G, HTC One, HTC One S •Huawei - U8651T •LG - KE 520, KF 757 (3G), GT505, Optimus One, LG Optimus Me
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