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LTE MBMS: What is the role of MCE ?

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Apart from cell(s) synchronization for a MCCH, what are all other functions performed by MCE ?

posted Aug 7, 2014 by Ganesh

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MCE is logical function which can be part of eNB or can be with MME or can be a separate Node as shown in the figure.

MCE in eMBMS

Functions of MCE
1. Admission control,
2. Allocation of radio resources throughout the MBSFN
3. MBMS session control signaling
4. Decisions on radio configuration.

answer Aug 7, 2014 by Salil Agrawal
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