BROADCAST CHANNELS

GSM Glossary

GSM — Broadcast Channels

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Information on Broadcast Channels

The GSM broadcast channels are used to provide information to a mobile station about the network and timing information required for synchronization. The GSM broadcast control channel carries general cell-specific information, such as identifying the network operator and neighbouring cells. The GSM frequency correction channel, which exists on the downlink only, is used to transmit a frequency standard and the location of the first time-slot of the time division multiple access (TDMA) frame. The GSM synchronisation channel also exists on the downlink only. Reception of a single synchronization channel burst enables a mobile station to synchronise to a base station.


Other topics in our resources on GSM related to Broadcast Channels include: 
 
  • Signalling channels
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