LTE - Long Term Evaluation (4G)
What is LTE?
LTE is a 4th generation (4G) mobile communication standard developed by 3GPP as the evolution of UMTS. It offers significantly higher data rates, lower latency, and improved spectral efficiency. LTE uses OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access) for downlink and SC-FDMA (Single Carrier FDMA) for uplink.
Why is LTE useful?
LTE brought major advancements over UMTS, including: * Higher Data Rates – Up to 100 Mbps (DL) and 50 Mbps (UL), even higher with LTE-Advanced. * Low Latency – Round-trip times under 10 ms, enabling real-time applications. * All-IP Architecture – Voice, video, and data are all transmitted over IP. * Improved Spectral Efficiency – Better use of available bandwidth. * Scalability – Supports bandwidths from 1.4 MHz to 20 MHz. * Seamless Handover – Between LTE and legacy networks (UMTS/GSM).
How it works?
UE Attachment – The device connects to the LTE network and authenticates via the MME.
Bearer Setup – The MME and Serving Gateway (SGW) establish data bearers.
Data Transmission – Data flows over the air via the eNodeB using OFDMA/SC-FDMA.
Mobility Management – The MME handles handovers and tracking area updates.
Session Termination – Bearers are released when the session ends.
Where is LTE used?
4G Mobile Networks – For high-speed internet, VoLTE, and streaming.
Fallback for 5G – When 5G coverage is unavailable.
IoT and M2M – Especially with LTE-M and NB-IoT variants.
Fixed Wireless Access – Broadband in rural or underserved areas.
Which OSI layer does LTE belong to?
LTE spans multiple OSI layers, but its core control and signaling functions are implemented at Layer 3: * NAS (Non-Access Stratum) – Handles mobility and session management between UE and MME. * RRC (Radio Resource Control) – Manages radio bearers, handovers, and measurements. * GTP (GPRS Tunneling Protocol) – Used for bearer management and data tunneling. * Mobility Management Entity (MME) – Operates at Layer 3 to manage signaling and mobility. * Protocol Stack – LTE includes PHY, MAC, RLC, PDCP (Layers 1–2), and RRC/NAS (Layer 3), with Layer 3 being central for control plane operations.
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In this section, you are going to learn
Terminology
Version Info
LTE Version |
LTE Number/3GPP Spec Number |
Year |
Core Idea / Contribution |
---|---|---|---|
LTE (Initial) |
Release 8 |
2008 |
First LTE standard: OFDMA (DL), SC-FDMA (UL), MIMO, all-IP architecture, 300 Mbps DL |
LTE Enhancements |
Release 9 |
2009 |
Public Warning System (CMAS), Femto cells, SON, eMBMS, improved beamforming |
LTE-Advanced |
Release 10 |
2011 |
Carrier Aggregation, 1 Gbps DL, 500 Mbps UL, enhanced MIMO, backward compatibility |
LTE-Advanced Pro |
Release 11 |
2012 |
CoMP (Coordinated Multipoint), HetNets, in-device coexistence, IP service enhancements |
LTE-Advanced Pro+ |
Release 12 |
2015 |
Enhanced small cells, 3D MIMO, D2D communication, LTE Cat-0 for IoT, eMBMS improvements |
Pre-5G LTE |
Release 13 |
2016 |
LTE-U/LAA, LTE-M, NB-IoT, indoor positioning, Full Dimension MIMO |
LTE Evolution |
Release 14 |
2017 |
V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything), further NB-IoT enhancements, 5G prep work |
Setup
Setup
NAS Attach Request Packet
S.No |
Protocol Packets |
Description |
Size(Bytes) |
---|---|---|---|
1 |
NAS Attach Request |
UE initiates connection to LTE network |
~20-40 |
EPS Attach Type |
Type of attach (e.g., EPS only, combined) |
1 |
|
NAS Key Set Identifier |
Identifies security context |
1 |
|
IMSI |
International Mobile Subscriber Identity |
8 |
|
UE Network Capabilities |
Supported encryption/integrity algorithms |
816 |
|
ESM Message Container |
Embedded session management message |
1020 |
NAS Authentication Request Packet
S.No |
Protocol Packets |
Description |
Size(Bytes) |
---|---|---|---|
2 |
NAS Authentication Request |
MME challenges UE for authentication |
~30-50 |
Message Type |
Identifies NAS message type |
1 |
|
RAND |
Random challenge value |
16 |
|
AUTN |
Authentication token |
16 |
|
NAS Key Set Identifier |
Security context reference |
1 |
RRC Connection Request Packet
S.No |
Protocol Packets |
Description |
Size(Bytes) |
---|---|---|---|
3 |
RRC Connection Request |
UE requests RRC connection |
~6-10 |
Message Type |
RRC message identifier |
1 |
|
UE Identity |
Random value or S-TMSI |
48 |
|
Establishment Cause |
Reason for connection |
1 |
|
Spare Bits |
Reserved bits |
1 |
RRC Connection Setup Packet
S.No |
Protocol Packets |
Description |
Size(Bytes) |
---|---|---|---|
4 |
RRC Connection Setup |
eNodeB responds with configuration |
~20-40 |
RRC Transaction ID |
Identifies RRC transaction |
1 |
|
Radio Bearer Config |
Bearer setup parameters |
2030 |
|
Security Config |
Ciphering/integrity algorithms |
510 |
RRC Connection Reconfiguration Packet
S.No |
Protocol Packets |
Description |
Size(Bytes) |
---|---|---|---|
5 |
RRC Connection Reconfiguration |
Updates bearer or handover info |
~30-60 |
RRC Transaction ID |
Identifies RRC transaction |
1 |
|
Bearer Reconfig Info |
Updated bearer parameters |
2040 |
|
Mobility Info |
Handover or measurement config |
1020 |
PDCP Data PDU Packet
S.No |
Protocol Packets |
Description |
Size(Bytes) |
---|---|---|---|
6 |
PDCP Data PDU |
Header for user plane data |
26 + payload |
PDCP Sequence Number |
Packet ordering |
12 |
|
MAC-I (optional) |
Integrity check |
4 |
|
Ciphered Data |
Encrypted payload |
Variable |
RLC AM Data PDU Packet
S.No |
Protocol Packets |
Description |
Size(Bytes) |
---|---|---|---|
7 |
RLC AM Data PDU |
Reliable data transfer |
35 + payload |
D/C Bit |
Data/control indicator |
1 |
|
Sequence Number |
For reordering and retransmission |
2 |
|
Polling Bit |
Request for status |
1 |
|
Data |
Actual payload |
Variable |
MAC PDU Packet
S.No |
Protocol Packets |
Description |
Size(Bytes) |
---|---|---|---|
8 |
MAC PDU |
Multiplexes RLC PDUs |
310 + payload |
MAC Header |
Indicates logical channels |
13 |
|
Subheaders |
Length and type of each SDU |
12 each |
|
RLC SDUs |
Data from RLC layer |
Variable |
PHY Transport Block Packet
S.No |
Protocol Packets |
Description |
Size(Bytes) |
---|---|---|---|
9 |
PHY Transport Block |
Physical layer transmission |
4+Payload |
Modulation Info |
QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM |
1 |
|
Coding Rate |
Error correction info |
1 |
|
TB Size |
Size of transport block |
2 |
|
Data |
Actual physical layer data |
Variable |
GTP-U Header Packet
S.No |
Protocol Packets |
Description |
Size(Bytes) |
---|---|---|---|
10 |
GTP-U Header |
Tunnels user data over IP |
10 |
Flags |
Version, protocol type |
1 |
|
Message Type |
GTP-U message type |
1 |
|
Length |
Total length of payload |
2 |
|
TEID |
Tunnel Endpoint Identifier |
4 |
|
Sequence Number (optional) |
For reordering |
2 |
LTE S1AP Initial UE Message Packet
S.No |
Protocol Packets |
Description |
Size(Bytes) |
---|---|---|---|
11 |
S1AP Initial UE Message |
UE context setup on S1 interface |
~20-40 |
S1AP Header |
Identifies S1AP message |
4 |
|
MME UE S1AP ID |
UE identifier in MME |
4 |
|
NAS PDU |
Embedded NAS message |
1020 |
|
TAI |
Tracking Area Identity |
4 |
|
ECGI |
E-UTRAN Cell Global Identifier |
4 |
Diameter Authentication Info Request Packet
S.No |
Protocol Packets |
Description |
Size(Bytes) |
---|---|---|---|
12 |
Diameter Authentication Info Request |
HSS to MME for authentication vectors |
~40-100 |
Diameter Header |
Version, command code, flags |
20 |
|
Session ID |
Identifies session |
8 |
|
IMSI |
Subscriber identity |
8 |
|
RAND |
Random challenge |
16 |
|
AUTN |
Authentication token |
16 |
|
AVPs |
Attribute-Value Pairs (e.g., QoS, APN) |
Variable |
NAS Attach Accept
S.No |
Protocol Packets |
Description |
Size(Bytes) |
---|---|---|---|
13 |
NAS Attach Accept |
MME accepts UE’s attach request |
~3050 |
EPS Attach Result |
Attach success and type |
1 |
|
GUTI |
Temporary identity assigned to UE |
8 |
|
TAI List |
Allowed tracking areas |
816 |
|
ESM Message Container |
Default bearer setup info |
1020 |
|
NAS Key Set Identifier |
Security context reference |
1 |
NAS Attach Complete Packet
S.No |
Protocol Packets |
Description |
Size(Bytes) |
---|---|---|---|
14 |
NAS Attach Complete |
UE confirms attach completion |
~1020 |
ESM Message Container |
May contain PDN Connectivity Request |
1020 |
NAS Authentication Respose Packet
S.No |
Protocol Packets |
Description |
Size(Bytes) |
---|---|---|---|
15 |
NAS Authentication Response |
UE responds to MME’s challenge |
~2030 |
RES |
Result of authentication algorithm |
8 |
|
NAS Key Set Identifier |
Indicates selected security context |
1 |
|
UE Network Capabilities (opt) |
Repeated for confirmation |
816 |
S.no |
Use Case |
Description |
---|---|---|
1 |
Mobile Broadband |
High-speed internet access for smartphones, tablets, and laptops. |
2 |
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) |
HD voice calls over IP using LTE network instead of legacy circuit-switched. |
3 |
Video Streaming |
Smooth playback of HD/4K video content with low buffering. |
4 |
IoT Connectivity |
LTE-M and NB-IoT support for smart meters, wearables, and sensors. |
5 |
Public Safety Networks |
Mission-critical communication for emergency services (e.g., LTE for PS). |
6 |
Vehicle Telematics |
Real-time vehicle tracking, diagnostics, and infotainment systems. |
7 |
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) |
Broadband internet in rural or underserved areas using LTE routers. |
8 |
Industrial Automation |
LTE used in factories for machine control, monitoring, and robotics. |
9 |
Smart Cities |
LTE enables connected infrastructure like traffic lights, surveillance, etc. |
10 |
Remote Healthcare |
Telemedicine, remote monitoring, and emergency response via LTE. |
S.no |
Feature |
Description |
---|---|---|
1 |
All-IP Network |
LTE uses an all-IP architecture for both voice and data services. |
2 |
High Data Rates |
Supports up to 300 Mbps (DL) and 75 Mbps (UL) in LTE Release 8. |
3 |
Low Latency |
Round-trip latency as low as 10 ms, enabling real-time applications. |
4 |
Scalable Bandwidth |
Operates on bandwidths from 1.4 MHz to 20 MHz, adaptable to spectrum. |
5 |
OFDMA and SC-FDMA |
OFDMA for downlink and SC-FDMA for uplink to improve efficiency. |
6 |
MIMO Support |
Multiple antennas increase throughput and reliability (e.g., 2x2, 4x4). |
7 |
Seamless Mobility |
Supports handovers between LTE and legacy networks (GSM/UMTS). |
8 |
Quality of Service (QoS) |
Differentiated services for voice, video, and data with bearer management. |
9 |
Carrier Aggregation |
Combines multiple carriers to increase bandwidth (introduced in Rel-10). |
10 |
Enhanced Security |
Uses advanced encryption and integrity protection mechanisms. |
All-IP Network - Testcases
# |
Test Case |
Description |
Expected Result |
---|---|---|---|
1 |
VoLTE Call Setup |
Initiate a voice call over IP |
Call connects successfully |
2 |
VoLTE Call Termination |
End a VoLTE call |
Call ends normally |
3 |
VoLTE Call Quality |
Measure MOS during VoLTE call |
Quality is acceptable |
4 |
VoLTE Call with Encryption |
Secure VoLTE call |
Call is encrypted |
5 |
VoLTE Call with Handover |
Handover during VoLTE call |
Call is uninterrupted |
6 |
VoLTE Call with Roaming |
Make VoLTE call while roaming |
Call connects successfully |
7 |
VoLTE Call with Congestion |
Simulate network congestion |
Call is prioritized |
8 |
VoLTE Call with Call Waiting |
Receive second call |
Notification is shown |
9 |
VoLTE Call with Call Forwarding |
Forward call to another number |
Call is redirected |
10 |
VoLTE Call with Voicemail |
Missed call goes to voicemail |
Message is recorded |
11 |
VoLTE Call with Conference |
Merge multiple calls |
Conference is established |
12 |
VoLTE Call with Caller ID |
Display caller number |
Number is shown |
13 |
VoLTE Call with Emergency Number |
Dial emergency number |
Call connects regardless of SIM |
14 |
VoLTE Call with Battery Saver |
Enable power saving |
Call quality is maintained |
15 |
VoLTE Call Logging |
Log VoLTE session |
Logs are complete |
16 |
IMS Registration |
Register UE with IMS |
Registration is successful |
17 |
IMS Deregistration |
Deregister UE from IMS |
Deregistration is successful |
18 |
IMS Authentication |
Authenticate IMS session |
Authentication succeeds |
19 |
IMS with VPN |
Use IMS over VPN |
Tunnel is established |
20 |
IMS with IPv6 |
Use IPv6 for IMS |
Session is established |
21 |
IMS with IPv4 |
Use IPv4 for IMS |
Session is established |
22 |
IMS with NAT Traversal |
Use IMS behind NAT |
Session is maintained |
23 |
IMS with Firewall |
Use IMS with firewall enabled |
Access is controlled |
24 |
IMS with QoS |
Apply QoS to IMS traffic |
QoS is respected |
25 |
IMS with Roaming |
Use IMS while roaming |
Session is maintained |
26 |
Data Session Start |
Start IP-based data session |
Session is established |
27 |
Data Session End |
End IP-based data session |
Session ends cleanly |
28 |
Data Session with VPN |
Use VPN over LTE |
Tunnel is established |
29 |
Data Session with HTTPS |
Browse secure websites |
Data is encrypted |
30 |
Data Session with Streaming |
Stream video/audio |
Playback is smooth |
31 |
Data Session with File Transfer |
Upload/download file |
Transfer completes |
32 |
Data Session with Online Gaming |
Play real-time game |
Latency is acceptable |
33 |
Data Session with Cloud Backup |
Sync files to cloud |
Backup completes |
34 |
Data Session with Background Sync |
Sync apps in background |
Data is transmitted |
35 |
Data Session with Congestion |
Simulate high traffic |
Speed is reduced |
36 |
Data Session with Battery Saver |
Enable power saving |
Session is stable |
37 |
IP Address Allocation |
Allocate IP address to UE |
IP is assigned |
38 |
IP Address Release |
Release IP address |
IP is freed |
39 |
IP Session Logging |
Log IP session details |
Logs are accurate |
40 |
IP Session with Dual Stack |
Use IPv4 and IPv6 |
Both stacks are functional |
41 |
IP Session with NAT |
Use NAT for IP session |
Session is maintained |
42 |
IP Session with DHCP |
Use DHCP for IP assignment |
IP is assigned |
43 |
IP Session with Static IP |
Use static IP |
IP is retained |
44 |
IP Session with SLAAC |
Use SLAAC for IPv6 |
Address is assigned |
45 |
IP Session with DNS |
Resolve domain names |
DNS resolution works |
46 |
IP Session with QoS |
Apply QoS to IP traffic |
QoS is respected |
47 |
IP Session with Roaming |
Use IP services while roaming |
Session is maintained |
48 |
IP Session with Firewall |
Access internet with firewall |
Access is controlled |
49 |
IP Session with SIM Lock |
Use locked SIM |
Session is allowed if unlocked |
50 |
IP Session with Network Slice |
Use network slicing |
Slice respects IP traffic class |
High Data Rates - Testcases
# |
Test Case |
Description |
Expected Result |
---|---|---|---|
1 |
Downlink Throughput Test |
Measure DL speed |
Up to 300 Mbps |
2 |
Uplink Throughput Test |
Measure UL speed |
Up to 75 Mbps |
3 |
DL Throughput with 20 MHz Bandwidth |
Use full bandwidth |
Max DL rate achieved |
4 |
UL Throughput with 20 MHz Bandwidth |
Use full bandwidth |
Max UL rate achieved |
5 |
DL Throughput with 10 MHz Bandwidth |
Use half bandwidth |
DL rate is reduced proportionally |
6 |
UL Throughput with 10 MHz Bandwidth |
Use half bandwidth |
UL rate is reduced proportionally |
7 |
DL Throughput with 64QAM |
Use 64QAM modulation |
Higher DL rate |
8 |
UL Throughput with 16QAM |
Use 16QAM modulation |
Higher UL rate |
9 |
DL Throughput with MIMO 2x2 |
Use 2x2 MIMO |
DL rate increases |
10 |
DL Throughput with MIMO 4x4 |
Use 4x4 MIMO |
DL rate is maximized |
11 |
UL Throughput with Single Antenna |
Use 1x1 antenna |
UL rate is limited |
12 |
DL Throughput with Carrier Aggregation |
Aggregate carriers |
DL rate increases |
13 |
UL Throughput with Carrier Aggregation |
Aggregate carriers |
UL rate increases |
14 |
DL Throughput in Idle to Active Transition |
Start data session |
Speed ramps up |
15 |
UL Throughput in Idle to Active Transition |
Start upload |
Speed ramps up |
16 |
DL Throughput with Background Apps |
Run background sync |
Foreground speed is stable |
17 |
UL Throughput with Background Apps |
Upload with sync |
Upload is stable |
18 |
DL Throughput with Streaming |
Stream HD video |
Playback is smooth |
19 |
UL Throughput with Video Upload |
Upload HD video |
Upload completes |
20 |
DL Throughput with File Download |
Download large file |
Transfer is fast |
21 |
UL Throughput with File Upload |
Upload large file |
Transfer is fast |
22 |
DL Throughput with VPN |
Use VPN tunnel |
Speed is slightly reduced |
23 |
UL Throughput with VPN |
Upload via VPN |
Speed is slightly reduced |
24 |
DL Throughput with Roaming |
Download while roaming |
Speed is acceptable |
25 |
UL Throughput with Roaming |
Upload while roaming |
Speed is acceptable |
26 |
DL Throughput with Congestion |
Simulate high traffic |
Speed is reduced |
27 |
UL Throughput with Congestion |
Simulate high traffic |
Speed is reduced |
28 |
DL Throughput with QoS |
Apply QoS class |
Speed matches QoS profile |
29 |
UL Throughput with QoS |
Apply QoS class |
Speed matches QoS profile |
30 |
DL Throughput with Handover |
Move between cells |
Speed is maintained |
31 |
UL Throughput with Handover |
Move between cells |
Speed is maintained |
32 |
DL Throughput with High Mobility |
Move at high speed |
Speed is stable |
33 |
UL Throughput with High Mobility |
Move at high speed |
Speed is stable |
34 |
DL Throughput with Signal Loss |
Simulate weak signal |
Speed drops |
35 |
UL Throughput with Signal Loss |
Simulate weak signal |
Speed drops |
36 |
DL Throughput with Interference |
Simulate interference |
Speed is affected |
37 |
UL Throughput with Interference |
Simulate interference |
Speed is affected |
38 |
DL Throughput with Battery Saver |
Enable power saving |
Speed is slightly reduced |
39 |
UL Throughput with Battery Saver |
Enable power saving |
Speed is slightly reduced |
40 |
DL Throughput Logging |
Log DL speed |
Logs are accurate |
41 |
UL Throughput Logging |
Log UL speed |
Logs are accurate |
42 |
DL Throughput with IPv6 |
Use IPv6 |
Speed is unaffected |
43 |
UL Throughput with IPv6 |
Use IPv6 |
Speed is unaffected |
44 |
DL Throughput with IPv4 |
Use IPv4 |
Speed is unaffected |
45 |
UL Throughput with IPv4 |
Use IPv4 |
Speed is unaffected |
46 |
DL Throughput with Dual SIM |
Use LTE on one SIM |
Speed is stable |
47 |
UL Throughput with Dual SIM |
Use LTE on one SIM |
Speed is stable |
48 |
DL Throughput with Network Slice |
Use dedicated slice |
Speed matches SLA |
49 |
UL Throughput with Network Slice |
Use dedicated slice |
Speed matches SLA |
50 |
DL/UL Throughput with SLA Enforcement |
Enforce service level |
SLA is met |
Low Latency - Testcases
# |
Test Case |
Description |
Expected Result |
---|---|---|---|
1 |
Ping Test to Gateway |
Measure round-trip time to LTE gateway |
Latency 10 ms |
2 |
VoIP Call Latency |
Measure delay in VoIP call |
Latency is minimal |
3 |
Online Gaming Latency |
Measure latency during gameplay |
Latency 50 ms |
4 |
Video Call Latency |
Measure delay in video call |
Audio/video sync is maintained |
5 |
Web Page Load Time |
Load lightweight web page |
Page loads quickly |
6 |
DNS Resolution Time |
Resolve domain name |
Response < 10 ms |
7 |
TCP Handshake Time |
Establish TCP connection |
Handshake completes quickly |
8 |
UDP Packet Round-Trip |
Send/receive UDP packet |
Round-trip < 10 ms |
9 |
ICMP Echo Request |
Ping external server |
Response is fast |
10 |
Latency Under Load |
Simulate network congestion |
Latency remains low |
11 |
Latency with QoS Class 1 |
Use conversational class |
Latency is prioritized |
12 |
Latency with QoS Class 2 |
Use streaming class |
Latency is acceptable |
13 |
Latency with QoS Class 3 |
Use interactive class |
Latency is moderate |
14 |
Latency with QoS Class 4 |
Use background class |
Latency is not prioritized |
15 |
Latency with VoLTE |
Make VoLTE call |
Latency is low |
16 |
Latency with IMS |
Use IMS services |
Latency is minimal |
17 |
Latency with VPN |
Use VPN tunnel |
Slight increase in latency |
18 |
Latency with IPv6 |
Use IPv6 stack |
Latency is within limits |
19 |
Latency with IPv4 |
Use IPv4 stack |
Latency is within limits |
20 |
Latency with NAT |
Use NAT traversal |
Latency is acceptable |
21 |
Latency with Firewall |
Use firewall-enabled network |
Latency is not significantly affected |
22 |
Latency with Streaming |
Stream HD video |
Playback is smooth |
23 |
Latency with File Transfer |
Upload/download file |
Transfer starts quickly |
24 |
Latency with Background Sync |
Sync apps in background |
Foreground latency is unaffected |
25 |
Latency with Emergency Call |
Dial emergency number |
Call setup is fast |
26 |
Latency with Roaming |
Use LTE while roaming |
Latency is within limits |
27 |
Latency with Handover |
Move between cells |
Latency spike is minimal |
28 |
Latency with High Mobility |
Move at high speed |
Latency is stable |
29 |
Latency with Congestion |
Simulate high traffic |
Latency is managed |
30 |
Latency with Battery Saver |
Enable power saving |
Latency is slightly increased |
31 |
Latency with Dual SIM |
Use LTE on one SIM |
Latency is unaffected |
32 |
Latency with Network Slice |
Use low-latency slice |
Latency is minimized |
33 |
Latency with Cloud Gaming |
Play cloud-based game |
Latency is acceptable |
34 |
Latency with AR/VR App |
Use augmented reality app |
Latency is low |
35 |
Latency with IoT Device |
Connect IoT sensor |
Response is near real-time |
36 |
Latency with Smart Home Device |
Control smart device |
Response is immediate |
37 |
Latency with Autonomous Vehicle |
Simulate vehicle communication |
Latency is ultra-low |
38 |
Latency with Industrial Control |
Simulate factory automation |
Latency is minimal |
39 |
Latency with Remote Desktop |
Use remote desktop app |
Input lag is minimal |
40 |
Latency with Video Conferencing |
Join video meeting |
Delay is negligible |
41 |
Latency with Messaging App |
Send/receive message |
Delivery is instant |
42 |
Latency with Push Notification |
Receive push alert |
Notification is immediate |
43 |
Latency with Location Update |
Update GPS location |
Update is real-time |
44 |
Latency with App Launch |
Launch cloud-based app |
App starts quickly |
45 |
Latency with API Call |
Call cloud API |
Response is fast |
46 |
Latency with CDN Access |
Access content via CDN |
Latency is minimized |
47 |
Latency with Edge Computing |
Use edge server |
Latency is ultra-low |
48 |
Latency with SIM Lock |
Use locked SIM |
Latency is unaffected if allowed |
49 |
Latency Logging |
Log latency metrics |
Logs are accurate |
50 |
Latency SLA Enforcement |
Enforce latency SLA |
SLA is met |
Scalable Bandwidth - Testcases
# |
Test Case |
Description |
Expected Result |
---|---|---|---|
1 |
Bandwidth Configuration 1.4 MHz |
Configure LTE to operate on 1.4 MHz |
Configuration is successful |
2 |
Bandwidth Configuration 3 MHz |
Configure LTE to operate on 3 MHz |
Configuration is successful |
3 |
Bandwidth Configuration 5 MHz |
Configure LTE to operate on 5 MHz |
Configuration is successful |
4 |
Bandwidth Configuration 10 MHz |
Configure LTE to operate on 10 MHz |
Configuration is successful |
5 |
Bandwidth Configuration 15 MHz |
Configure LTE to operate on 15 MHz |
Configuration is successful |
6 |
Bandwidth Configuration 20 MHz |
Configure LTE to operate on 20 MHz |
Configuration is successful |
7 |
Bandwidth Switching 5 to 10 MHz |
Dynamically switch bandwidth |
Switch is seamless |
8 |
Bandwidth Switching 10 to 20 MHz |
Dynamically switch bandwidth |
Switch is seamless |
9 |
Bandwidth Switching 20 to 1.4 MHz |
Switch to narrowband |
Switch is seamless |
10 |
Bandwidth Adaptation During Handover |
Maintain session during bandwidth change |
Handover is successful |
11 |
Bandwidth Adaptation with Load |
Adjust bandwidth based on traffic load |
Bandwidth scales dynamically |
12 |
Bandwidth Adaptation with Interference |
Reduce bandwidth under interference |
Service continues |
13 |
Bandwidth Adaptation with QoS |
Allocate bandwidth per QoS class |
QoS is respected |
14 |
Bandwidth Adaptation with Roaming |
Adjust bandwidth while roaming |
Session is maintained |
15 |
Bandwidth Adaptation with Congestion |
Reduce bandwidth under congestion |
Service is stable |
16 |
Bandwidth Utilization 1.4 MHz |
Measure throughput |
Within expected limits |
17 |
Bandwidth Utilization 3 MHz |
Measure throughput |
Within expected limits |
18 |
Bandwidth Utilization 5 MHz |
Measure throughput |
Within expected limits |
19 |
Bandwidth Utilization 10 MHz |
Measure throughput |
Within expected limits |
20 |
Bandwidth Utilization 15 MHz |
Measure throughput |
Within expected limits |
21 |
Bandwidth Utilization 20 MHz |
Measure throughput |
Within expected limits |
22 |
DL Throughput Scaling |
Measure DL speed across bandwidths |
Speed increases with bandwidth |
23 |
UL Throughput Scaling |
Measure UL speed across bandwidths |
Speed increases with bandwidth |
24 |
Latency with Narrow Bandwidth |
Measure latency on 1.4 MHz |
Latency is acceptable |
25 |
Latency with Wide Bandwidth |
Measure latency on 20 MHz |
Latency is low |
26 |
Streaming on 1.4 MHz |
Stream video on narrowband |
Playback is possible |
27 |
Streaming on 20 MHz |
Stream video on wideband |
Playback is smooth |
28 |
VoLTE on 1.4 MHz |
Make VoLTE call |
Call quality is acceptable |
29 |
VoLTE on 20 MHz |
Make VoLTE call |
Call quality is excellent |
30 |
Gaming on 1.4 MHz |
Play online game |
Latency is acceptable |
31 |
Gaming on 20 MHz |
Play online game |
Latency is low |
32 |
File Transfer on 1.4 MHz |
Upload/download file |
Transfer completes slowly |
33 |
File Transfer on 20 MHz |
Upload/download file |
Transfer is fast |
34 |
Bandwidth Logging |
Log bandwidth usage |
Logs are accurate |
35 |
Bandwidth with Carrier Aggregation |
Combine multiple carriers |
Bandwidth is effectively increased |
36 |
Bandwidth with MIMO |
Use MIMO with scalable bandwidth |
Performance improves |
37 |
Bandwidth with QoS Enforcement |
Apply QoS policies |
Bandwidth is allocated accordingly |
38 |
Bandwidth with Network Slice |
Use slice-specific bandwidth |
Slice respects bandwidth limits |
39 |
Bandwidth with Emergency Call |
Prioritize emergency traffic |
Call is prioritized |
40 |
Bandwidth with Background Sync |
Sync apps in background |
Foreground bandwidth is preserved |
41 |
Bandwidth with VPN |
Use VPN over LTE |
Tunnel is stable |
42 |
Bandwidth with IPv6 |
Use IPv6 stack |
Bandwidth is utilized efficiently |
43 |
Bandwidth with IPv4 |
Use IPv4 stack |
Bandwidth is utilized efficiently |
44 |
Bandwidth with High Mobility |
Move at high speed |
Bandwidth adaptation is stable |
45 |
Bandwidth with Low Mobility |
Stationary user |
Bandwidth is stable |
46 |
Bandwidth with SIM Lock |
Use locked SIM |
Bandwidth is allocated if allowed |
47 |
Bandwidth with Dual SIM |
Use LTE on one SIM |
Bandwidth is managed |
48 |
Bandwidth with Network Congestion |
Simulate high load |
Bandwidth is dynamically adjusted |
49 |
Bandwidth with SLA Enforcement |
Enforce service level agreement |
SLA is met |
50 |
Bandwidth with Edge Computing |
Use edge server |
Bandwidth is optimized for latency |
OFDMA and SC-FDMA - Testcases
# |
Test Case |
Description |
Expected Result |
---|---|---|---|
1 |
OFDMA Downlink Activation |
Enable OFDMA for DL |
OFDMA is active |
2 |
SC-FDMA Uplink Activation |
Enable SC-FDMA for UL |
SC-FDMA is active |
3 |
OFDMA Subcarrier Allocation |
Allocate subcarriers to users |
Allocation is orthogonal |
4 |
SC-FDMA Subcarrier Mapping |
Map subcarriers for UL |
Mapping is contiguous |
5 |
OFDMA with 20 MHz Bandwidth |
Use full DL bandwidth |
Max throughput achieved |
6 |
SC-FDMA with 20 MHz Bandwidth |
Use full UL bandwidth |
Max throughput achieved |
7 |
OFDMA with 64QAM |
Use high-order modulation |
DL rate increases |
8 |
SC-FDMA with 16QAM |
Use high-order modulation |
UL rate increases |
9 |
OFDMA with MIMO |
Use MIMO in DL |
Spectral efficiency improves |
10 |
SC-FDMA with Power Control |
Apply UL power control |
UE power is optimized |
11 |
OFDMA with Interference |
Simulate DL interference |
OFDMA handles interference |
12 |
SC-FDMA with Interference |
Simulate UL interference |
SC-FDMA handles interference |
13 |
OFDMA with Scheduling |
Schedule DL resources |
Scheduler optimizes throughput |
14 |
SC-FDMA with Scheduling |
Schedule UL resources |
Scheduler optimizes power use |
15 |
OFDMA with HARQ |
Use HARQ in DL |
Retransmissions are efficient |
16 |
SC-FDMA with HARQ |
Use HARQ in UL |
Retransmissions are efficient |
17 |
OFDMA with CQI Feedback |
Use CQI for DL adaptation |
Modulation adapts dynamically |
18 |
SC-FDMA with Channel Estimation |
Estimate UL channel |
Estimation is accurate |
19 |
OFDMA with Multi-User DL |
Serve multiple UEs |
Subcarriers are orthogonally shared |
20 |
SC-FDMA with Multi-User UL |
Multiple UEs transmit |
Contiguous mapping is preserved |
21 |
OFDMA with Cell Edge User |
DL to weak signal user |
Performance is acceptable |
22 |
SC-FDMA with Cell Edge User |
UL from weak signal user |
Power efficiency is maintained |
23 |
OFDMA with Carrier Aggregation |
Aggregate DL carriers |
Throughput increases |
24 |
SC-FDMA with Carrier Aggregation |
Aggregate UL carriers |
Throughput increases |
25 |
OFDMA with QoS |
Apply QoS to DL traffic |
Prioritization is respected |
26 |
SC-FDMA with QoS |
Apply QoS to UL traffic |
Prioritization is respected |
27 |
OFDMA with Streaming |
Stream video in DL |
Playback is smooth |
28 |
SC-FDMA with File Upload |
Upload file in UL |
Transfer is fast |
29 |
OFDMA with VoLTE |
DL voice packets |
Latency is low |
30 |
SC-FDMA with VoLTE |
UL voice packets |
Latency is low |
31 |
OFDMA with Background Traffic |
DL background sync |
Foreground traffic is prioritized |
32 |
SC-FDMA with Background Traffic |
UL background sync |
Foreground traffic is prioritized |
33 |
OFDMA with Roaming |
Use OFDMA while roaming |
DL is stable |
34 |
SC-FDMA with Roaming |
Use SC-FDMA while roaming |
UL is stable |
35 |
OFDMA with Congestion |
Simulate DL congestion |
Scheduler adapts |
36 |
SC-FDMA with Congestion |
Simulate UL congestion |
Scheduler adapts |
37 |
OFDMA with IPv6 |
Use IPv6 in DL |
Packets are transmitted |
38 |
SC-FDMA with IPv6 |
Use IPv6 in UL |
Packets are transmitted |
39 |
OFDMA with IPv4 |
Use IPv4 in DL |
Packets are transmitted |
40 |
SC-FDMA with IPv4 |
Use IPv4 in UL |
Packets are transmitted |
41 |
OFDMA with Emergency Call |
DL emergency traffic |
Prioritized delivery |
42 |
SC-FDMA with Emergency Call |
UL emergency traffic |
Prioritized delivery |
43 |
OFDMA with Network Slice |
Use DL slice |
Bandwidth is respected |
44 |
SC-FDMA with Network Slice |
Use UL slice |
Bandwidth is respected |
45 |
OFDMA with Dual SIM |
Use DL on one SIM |
DL is stable |
46 |
SC-FDMA with Dual SIM |
Use UL on one SIM |
UL is stable |
47 |
OFDMA Logging |
Log DL transmission |
Logs are accurate |
48 |
SC-FDMA Logging |
Log UL transmission |
Logs are accurate |
49 |
OFDMA with SLA Enforcement |
Enforce DL SLA |
SLA is met |
50 |
SC-FDMA with SLA Enforcement |
Enforce UL SLA |
SLA is met |
MIMO Support - Testcases
# |
Test Case |
Description |
Expected Result |
---|---|---|---|
1 |
MIMO 2x2 Activation |
Enable 2x2 MIMO |
MIMO is active |
2 |
MIMO 4x4 Activation |
Enable 4x4 MIMO |
MIMO is active |
3 |
MIMO 2x2 Throughput Test |
Measure DL throughput |
Throughput increases |
4 |
MIMO 4x4 Throughput Test |
Measure DL throughput |
Throughput is maximized |
5 |
MIMO with 20 MHz Bandwidth |
Use full bandwidth |
High throughput |
6 |
MIMO with 10 MHz Bandwidth |
Use half bandwidth |
Moderate throughput |
7 |
MIMO with 64QAM |
Use high-order modulation |
Spectral efficiency improves |
8 |
MIMO with Carrier Aggregation |
Combine carriers |
Throughput increases |
9 |
MIMO with HARQ |
Use HARQ with MIMO |
Retransmissions are efficient |
10 |
MIMO with CQI Feedback |
Use CQI for adaptation |
Modulation adjusts dynamically |
11 |
MIMO with Beamforming |
Apply beamforming |
Signal quality improves |
12 |
MIMO with Spatial Multiplexing |
Transmit multiple streams |
Throughput increases |
13 |
MIMO with Diversity |
Use antenna diversity |
Reliability improves |
14 |
MIMO with Interference |
Simulate interference |
MIMO mitigates impact |
15 |
MIMO with Cell Edge User |
Test weak signal area |
Performance is acceptable |
16 |
MIMO with High Mobility |
Move at high speed |
MIMO adapts dynamically |
17 |
MIMO with Low Mobility |
Stationary user |
Maximum throughput |
18 |
MIMO with Handover |
Switch cells during session |
MIMO continuity is maintained |
19 |
MIMO with Roaming |
Use MIMO while roaming |
MIMO is supported |
20 |
MIMO with Congestion |
Simulate high traffic |
MIMO maintains performance |
21 |
MIMO with VoLTE |
Make voice call |
Call quality is stable |
22 |
MIMO with Streaming |
Stream HD video |
Playback is smooth |
23 |
MIMO with File Download |
Download large file |
Transfer is fast |
24 |
MIMO with File Upload |
Upload large file |
UL is stable (if supported) |
25 |
MIMO with Online Gaming |
Play real-time game |
Latency is low |
26 |
MIMO with Cloud Backup |
Sync files to cloud |
Backup completes quickly |
27 |
MIMO with Background Sync |
Sync apps in background |
Foreground traffic is unaffected |
28 |
MIMO with VPN |
Use VPN tunnel |
Tunnel is stable |
29 |
MIMO with IPv6 |
Use IPv6 stack |
MIMO is supported |
30 |
MIMO with IPv4 |
Use IPv4 stack |
MIMO is supported |
31 |
MIMO with Dual SIM |
Use LTE on one SIM |
MIMO is active |
32 |
MIMO with Network Slice |
Use slice-specific MIMO |
Slice respects MIMO config |
33 |
MIMO with Emergency Call |
Prioritize emergency traffic |
Call is prioritized |
34 |
MIMO with QoS Class 1 |
Use conversational class |
Latency is low |
35 |
MIMO with QoS Class 2 |
Use streaming class |
Throughput is high |
36 |
MIMO with QoS Class 3 |
Use interactive class |
Response is fast |
37 |
MIMO with QoS Class 4 |
Use background class |
Bandwidth is managed |
38 |
MIMO Logging |
Log MIMO configuration |
Logs are accurate |
39 |
MIMO with SIM Lock |
Use locked SIM |
MIMO is allowed if unlocked |
40 |
MIMO with Battery Saver |
Enable power saving |
MIMO may be limited |
41 |
MIMO with Antenna Failure |
Simulate antenna issue |
System falls back gracefully |
42 |
MIMO with Signal Fading |
Simulate fading |
MIMO compensates |
43 |
MIMO with Multipath |
Simulate multipath environment |
MIMO performance improves |
44 |
MIMO with Indoor Coverage |
Test inside building |
Signal is stable |
45 |
MIMO with Outdoor Coverage |
Test in open area |
Signal is strong |
46 |
MIMO with Urban Scenario |
Dense urban test |
MIMO handles reflections |
47 |
MIMO with Rural Scenario |
Sparse area test |
MIMO maintains link |
48 |
MIMO with SLA Enforcement |
Enforce throughput SLA |
SLA is met |
49 |
MIMO with Network Congestion |
Simulate peak hours |
MIMO maintains efficiency |
50 |
MIMO with Edge Computing |
Use edge server |
Low latency and high throughput |
Seamless Mobility - Testcases
# |
Test Case |
Description |
Expected Result |
---|---|---|---|
1 |
LTE to UMTS Voice Handover |
Ongoing VoLTE call switches to UMTS |
Call is uninterrupted |
2 |
UMTS to LTE Voice Handover |
Ongoing UMTS call switches to LTE |
Call is uninterrupted |
3 |
LTE to GSM Voice Handover |
Ongoing VoLTE call switches to GSM |
Call is uninterrupted |
4 |
GSM to LTE Voice Handover |
Ongoing GSM call switches to LTE |
Call is uninterrupted |
5 |
LTE to UMTS Data Handover |
Active data session switches to UMTS |
Session is maintained |
6 |
UMTS to LTE Data Handover |
Active data session switches to LTE |
Session is maintained |
7 |
LTE to GSM Data Handover |
Data session switches to GSM/GPRS |
Session is maintained |
8 |
GSM to LTE Data Handover |
Data session switches to LTE |
Session is maintained |
9 |
Voice Handover with Encryption |
Secure call during handover |
Encryption is preserved |
10 |
Data Handover with VPN |
VPN session during handover |
Tunnel remains active |
11 |
Voice Handover with Roaming |
Roaming call switches RAT |
Call is maintained |
12 |
Data Handover with Roaming |
Roaming data switches RAT |
Session is maintained |
13 |
Voice Handover with High Mobility |
Handover while moving fast |
Call is uninterrupted |
14 |
Data Handover with High Mobility |
Handover while moving fast |
Session is uninterrupted |
15 |
Voice Handover with Congestion |
Handover under network load |
Call is prioritized |
16 |
Data Handover with Congestion |
Handover under network load |
Session is preserved |
17 |
Voice Handover with Call Waiting |
Handover during second call alert |
Both calls are preserved |
18 |
Voice Handover with Call Forwarding |
Handover during forwarded call |
Call is redirected |
19 |
Voice Handover with Voicemail |
Missed call during handover |
Message is recorded |
20 |
Voice Handover with Conference |
Conference call during handover |
All participants stay connected |
21 |
Voice Handover with Caller ID |
Caller ID during handover |
Number is displayed |
22 |
Voice Handover with Call Barring |
Barring active during handover |
Call is blocked |
23 |
Data Handover with Background Sync |
Sync apps during handover |
Sync continues |
24 |
Data Handover with File Transfer |
File upload/download during handover |
Transfer completes |
25 |
Data Handover with Streaming |
Stream video/audio during handover |
Playback is smooth |
26 |
Data Handover with Online Gaming |
Game session during handover |
Latency is acceptable |
27 |
Data Handover with Cloud Backup |
Backup during handover |
Backup completes |
28 |
Voice Handover with Battery Saver |
Power saving enabled |
Call quality is maintained |
29 |
Data Handover with Battery Saver |
Power saving enabled |
Session is stable |
30 |
Voice Handover Logging |
Log handover event |
Logs are accurate |
31 |
Data Handover Logging |
Log data handover event |
Logs are accurate |
32 |
Voice Handover Setup Time |
Measure handover time |
< 300 ms |
33 |
Data Handover Setup Time |
Measure handover time |
< 500 ms |
34 |
Voice Handover Drop Test |
Simulate poor signal |
Call is handed over or dropped |
35 |
Data Handover Drop Test |
Simulate poor signal |
Session is handed over or dropped |
36 |
Voice Handover with SIM Lock |
Locked SIM during handover |
Call continues if allowed |
37 |
Data Handover with SIM Lock |
Locked SIM during handover |
Session continues if allowed |
38 |
Voice Handover with Dual SIM |
Handover on active SIM |
Call continues |
39 |
Data Handover with Dual SIM |
Handover on active SIM |
Session continues |
40 |
Voice Handover with QoS |
Maintain QoS during handover |
QoS is preserved |
41 |
Data Handover with QoS |
Maintain QoS during handover |
QoS is preserved |
42 |
Voice Handover with IMS |
IMS call during handover |
Call is maintained |
43 |
Data Handover with IMS Services |
IMS data during handover |
Session is preserved |
44 |
Voice Handover with Emergency Call |
Emergency call during handover |
Call is prioritized |
45 |
Voice Handover with Manual Network Selection |
Manual mode active |
Handover succeeds |
46 |
Data Handover with Manual Network Selection |
Manual mode active |
Handover succeeds |
47 |
Voice Handover with Preferred Network |
Preferred network list used |
Handover follows preference |
48 |
Data Handover with Preferred Network |
Preferred network list used |
Handover follows preference |
49 |
Voice Handover with SLA |
SLA enforcement during handover |
SLA is met |
50 |
Data Handover with SLA |
SLA enforcement during handover |
SLA is met |
Quality of Service (QoS) - Testcases
# |
Test Case |
Description |
Expected Result |
---|---|---|---|
1 |
Default Bearer Setup |
Establish default bearer |
Bearer is created with best-effort QoS |
2 |
Dedicated Bearer Setup |
Establish dedicated bearer |
Bearer is created with specific QoS |
3 |
GBR Bearer Setup |
Setup Guaranteed Bit Rate bearer |
GBR is enforced |
4 |
Non-GBR Bearer Setup |
Setup Non-GBR bearer |
Traffic is best-effort |
5 |
Voice QoS Class (QCI 1) |
Apply conversational class |
Low latency, high priority |
6 |
Video QoS Class (QCI 2) |
Apply streaming class |
High throughput, moderate latency |
7 |
Interactive QoS Class (QCI 3) |
Apply interactive class |
Balanced latency and throughput |
8 |
Background QoS Class (QCI 9) |
Apply background class |
Low priority, best-effort |
9 |
VoLTE Call with QCI 1 |
Make VoLTE call |
Call quality is maintained |
10 |
Video Streaming with QCI 2 |
Stream HD video |
Playback is smooth |
11 |
Web Browsing with QCI 3 |
Browse websites |
Pages load quickly |
12 |
Email Sync with QCI 9 |
Sync email in background |
Sync completes |
13 |
QoS Bearer Modification |
Modify bearer QoS parameters |
Changes are applied |
14 |
QoS Bearer Deletion |
Delete bearer |
Bearer is removed |
15 |
QoS with Congestion |
Simulate network congestion |
High-priority traffic is preserved |
16 |
QoS with Handover |
Maintain QoS during handover |
QoS is preserved |
17 |
QoS with Roaming |
Use QoS while roaming |
QoS is maintained |
18 |
QoS with VPN |
Use VPN over LTE |
QoS is respected |
19 |
QoS with IMS |
Use IMS services |
QoS is applied |
20 |
QoS with Carrier Aggregation |
Use multiple carriers |
QoS is enforced across carriers |
21 |
QoS with MIMO |
Use MIMO antennas |
QoS is preserved |
22 |
QoS with Dual SIM |
Use LTE on one SIM |
QoS is applied |
23 |
QoS with Network Slice |
Use slice-specific QoS |
Slice enforces QoS class |
24 |
QoS with Emergency Call |
Make emergency call |
Highest priority is applied |
25 |
QoS with Background Apps |
Run background sync |
Foreground QoS is unaffected |
26 |
QoS with File Transfer |
Upload/download file |
Transfer respects QoS |
27 |
QoS with Online Gaming |
Play real-time game |
Latency is low |
28 |
QoS with Cloud Backup |
Sync files to cloud |
Backup completes |
29 |
QoS with Streaming |
Stream video/audio |
Playback is smooth |
30 |
QoS with Voicemail |
Missed call goes to voicemail |
Message is recorded |
31 |
QoS with Call Forwarding |
Forward call |
QoS is preserved |
32 |
QoS with Call Waiting |
Receive second call |
QoS is maintained |
33 |
QoS with IPv6 |
Use IPv6 stack |
QoS is applied |
34 |
QoS with IPv4 |
Use IPv4 stack |
QoS is applied |
35 |
QoS with NAT |
Use NAT traversal |
QoS is preserved |
36 |
QoS with Firewall |
Use firewall-enabled network |
QoS is respected |
37 |
QoS with SIM Lock |
Use locked SIM |
QoS is applied if allowed |
38 |
QoS with Battery Saver |
Enable power saving |
QoS is preserved |
39 |
QoS with SLA Enforcement |
Enforce service level agreement |
SLA is met |
40 |
QoS with Policy Control |
Apply operator policy |
Policy is enforced |
41 |
QoS with Bearer Logging |
Log bearer setup and usage |
Logs are accurate |
42 |
QoS with Bearer Priority |
Prioritize one bearer over another |
Priority is respected |
43 |
QoS with Bearer Preemption |
Preempt lower-priority bearer |
Preemption occurs |
44 |
QoS with Bearer Retention |
Retain bearer during session |
Bearer is maintained |
45 |
QoS with Bearer Re-establishment |
Re-establish bearer after drop |
Bearer is restored |
46 |
QoS with Bearer Throttling |
Throttle low-priority bearer |
Speed is reduced |
47 |
QoS with Bearer Admission Control |
Admit bearer based on resources |
Bearer is accepted or rejected |
48 |
QoS with Bearer Mapping |
Map application to bearer |
Mapping is correct |
49 |
QoS with Bearer Monitoring |
Monitor bearer performance |
Metrics are accurate |
50 |
QoS with Bearer Statistics |
Collect bearer stats |
Data is complete and correct |
Carrier Aggregation - Testcases
# |
Test Case |
Description |
Expected Result |
---|---|---|---|
1 |
CA Activation Intra-band |
Enable CA within same band |
CA is active |
2 |
CA Activation Inter-band |
Enable CA across different bands |
CA is active |
3 |
CA with 2 Component Carriers |
Aggregate 2 carriers |
Throughput increases |
4 |
CA with 3 Component Carriers |
Aggregate 3 carriers |
Higher throughput |
5 |
CA with 5 Component Carriers |
Aggregate 5 carriers |
Maximum throughput |
6 |
CA with 20 MHz + 20 MHz |
Combine two 20 MHz carriers |
40 MHz bandwidth achieved |
7 |
CA with 10 MHz + 10 MHz |
Combine two 10 MHz carriers |
20 MHz bandwidth achieved |
8 |
CA with 5 MHz + 15 MHz |
Combine asymmetric carriers |
Bandwidth is aggregated |
9 |
CA with DL Only |
Aggregate DL carriers |
DL speed increases |
10 |
CA with UL Only |
Aggregate UL carriers |
UL speed increases |
11 |
CA with DL+UL |
Aggregate both directions |
Full-duplex CA is active |
12 |
CA with MIMO |
Use CA with MIMO |
Spectral efficiency improves |
13 |
CA with 64QAM |
Use high-order modulation |
Throughput increases |
14 |
CA with HARQ |
Use HARQ with CA |
Retransmissions are efficient |
15 |
CA with CQI Feedback |
Use CQI for each carrier |
Modulation adapts dynamically |
16 |
CA with Streaming |
Stream HD video |
Playback is smooth |
17 |
CA with File Download |
Download large file |
Transfer is fast |
18 |
CA with File Upload |
Upload large file |
UL is stable |
19 |
CA with Online Gaming |
Play real-time game |
Latency is low |
20 |
CA with Cloud Backup |
Sync files to cloud |
Backup completes quickly |
21 |
CA with Background Sync |
Sync apps in background |
Foreground traffic is unaffected |
22 |
CA with VPN |
Use VPN tunnel |
Tunnel is stable |
23 |
CA with IPv6 |
Use IPv6 stack |
CA is supported |
24 |
CA with IPv4 |
Use IPv4 stack |
CA is supported |
25 |
CA with Dual SIM |
Use LTE on one SIM |
CA is active |
26 |
CA with Network Slice |
Use slice-specific CA |
Slice respects CA config |
27 |
CA with Emergency Call |
Prioritize emergency traffic |
Call is prioritized |
28 |
CA with QoS Class 1 |
Use conversational class |
Latency is low |
29 |
CA with QoS Class 2 |
Use streaming class |
Throughput is high |
30 |
CA with QoS Class 3 |
Use interactive class |
Response is fast |
31 |
CA with QoS Class 4 |
Use background class |
Bandwidth is managed |
32 |
CA with Roaming |
Use CA while roaming |
CA is supported |
33 |
CA with Handover |
Maintain CA during cell switch |
CA continuity is preserved |
34 |
CA with High Mobility |
Move at high speed |
CA adapts dynamically |
35 |
CA with Low Mobility |
Stationary user |
Maximum throughput |
36 |
CA with Congestion |
Simulate high traffic |
CA maintains performance |
37 |
CA with Signal Fading |
Simulate fading |
CA compensates |
38 |
CA with Multipath |
Simulate multipath environment |
CA performance improves |
39 |
CA with Indoor Coverage |
Test inside building |
Signal is stable |
40 |
CA with Outdoor Coverage |
Test in open area |
Signal is strong |
41 |
CA with Urban Scenario |
Dense urban test |
CA handles reflections |
42 |
CA with Rural Scenario |
Sparse area test |
CA maintains link |
43 |
CA Logging |
Log CA configuration |
Logs are accurate |
44 |
CA with SIM Lock |
Use locked SIM |
CA is allowed if unlocked |
45 |
CA with Battery Saver |
Enable power saving |
CA may be limited |
46 |
CA with SLA Enforcement |
Enforce throughput SLA |
SLA is met |
47 |
CA with Policy Control |
Apply operator policy |
Policy is enforced |
48 |
CA with Bearer Management |
Manage bearers across carriers |
Bearers are mapped correctly |
49 |
CA with Scheduler Optimization |
Optimize resource allocation |
Scheduler balances carriers |
50 |
CA with KPI Monitoring |
Monitor CA performance |
KPIs meet targets |
Enhanced Security - Testcases
# |
Test Case |
Description |
Expected Result |
---|---|---|---|
1 |
EPS AKA Authentication |
Perform EPS-AKA mutual authentication |
Authentication succeeds |
2 |
Authentication Failure Wrong Key |
Use incorrect key |
Authentication fails |
3 |
Authentication Retry |
Retry after failed attempt |
Retry is allowed |
4 |
Ciphering Activation |
Enable encryption after authentication |
Encryption is active |
5 |
Integrity Protection Activation |
Enable integrity protection |
Protection is active |
6 |
Ciphering Algorithm Negotiation |
Negotiate ciphering algorithm |
Correct algorithm is selected |
7 |
Integrity Algorithm Negotiation |
Negotiate integrity algorithm |
Correct algorithm is selected |
8 |
Encryption with AES |
Use AES for encryption |
Data is encrypted |
9 |
Encryption with SNOW 3G |
Use SNOW 3G cipher |
Data is encrypted |
10 |
Integrity with EIA1 |
Use EIA1 integrity algorithm |
Integrity is ensured |
11 |
Integrity with EIA2 |
Use EIA2 integrity algorithm |
Integrity is ensured |
12 |
Replay Attack Detection |
Replay old authentication request |
Request is rejected |
13 |
Man-in-the-Middle Attack Simulation |
Simulate MITM |
Attack is detected or blocked |
14 |
Encryption Key Refresh |
Refresh ciphering key |
New key is applied |
15 |
Integrity Key Refresh |
Refresh integrity key |
New key is applied |
16 |
Secure Attach Procedure |
Attach to network securely |
Attach is successful |
17 |
Secure Detach Procedure |
Detach from network securely |
Detach is successful |
18 |
Secure Handover |
Maintain security during handover |
Keys are preserved |
19 |
Secure Roaming Authentication |
Authenticate while roaming |
Authentication succeeds |
20 |
Secure Roaming Encryption |
Encrypt data while roaming |
Data is encrypted |
21 |
Secure Roaming Integrity |
Protect data integrity while roaming |
Data is intact |
22 |
SIM Lock Enforcement |
Use locked SIM |
Access is restricted |
23 |
SIM Unlock Procedure |
Unlock SIM securely |
Access is granted |
24 |
Secure Emergency Call |
Make emergency call securely |
Call is allowed |
25 |
Secure SMS Transmission |
Send encrypted SMS |
Message is secure |
26 |
Secure MMS Transmission |
Send encrypted MMS |
Message is secure |
27 |
Secure Data Session |
Start encrypted data session |
Session is secure |
28 |
Secure Voice Call |
Make encrypted voice call |
Call is secure |
29 |
Secure Video Call |
Make encrypted video call |
Call is secure |
30 |
Key Management Logging |
Log key usage and changes |
Logs are accurate |
31 |
Authentication Logging |
Log authentication attempts |
Logs are complete |
32 |
Encryption Logging |
Log encryption status |
Logs are accurate |
33 |
Integrity Logging |
Log integrity protection status |
Logs are accurate |
34 |
Secure APN Access |
Access APN with security |
Access is granted securely |
35 |
Secure IMSI Transmission |
Protect IMSI during transmission |
IMSI is not exposed |
36 |
Secure TMSI Allocation |
Allocate TMSI securely |
TMSI is assigned |
37 |
TMSI Reallocation |
Reallocate TMSI securely |
New TMSI is assigned |
38 |
Secure PDP Context Activation |
Activate PDP context with security |
Context is secure |
39 |
Secure PDP Context Modification |
Modify PDP context securely |
Changes are applied |
40 |
Secure PDP Context Deactivation |
Deactivate PDP context securely |
Context is removed |
41 |
Secure OTA Update |
Perform secure over-the-air update |
Update is verified |
42 |
Secure SIM File Access |
Access SIM files securely |
Access is controlled |
43 |
Security Policy Enforcement |
Enforce operator security policy |
Policy is applied |
44 |
Secure Bearer Setup |
Establish bearer with encryption |
Bearer is secure |
45 |
Secure Bearer Modification |
Modify bearer securely |
Changes are protected |
46 |
Secure Bearer Deletion |
Delete bearer securely |
Bearer is removed |
47 |
Secure DNS Resolution |
Resolve DNS over encrypted channel |
DNS is protected |
48 |
Secure API Communication |
Use secure APIs |
Data is encrypted |
49 |
Secure App Communication |
App uses secure LTE bearer |
Communication is encrypted |
50 |
Security SLA Enforcement |
Enforce security SLA |
SLA is met |
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