product BSC RNC
certification TEC Certification
Standard .
description The Base Station Controller (BSC) and Radio Network Controller (RNC) are key components in mobile telecommunications networks, specifically in the context of circuit-switched networks like GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) and in the more advanced 3G UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) networks. BSC: It serves as a central entity responsible for managing and controlling multiple Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) in a cellular network. It handles tasks such as radio channel allocation, handovers, and power level control for optimal communication quality and network efficiency. RNC: It is a component of the UMTS radio access network, responsible for controlling multiple NodeB (Node B) base stations. The RNC manages the radio resources and handovers and performs tasks like encryption and decryption of user data. Together, the BSC and RNC play critical roles in ensuring seamless connectivity, efficient resource allocation, and the delivery of reliable voice and data services in mobile networks. With the evolution of mobile technologies towards 4G LTE and 5G, some of these functionalities are integrated into evolved network elements, such as the eNodeB and the Next Generation NodeB (gNB), within the broader architecture of the Evolved Packet Core (EPC).