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Node B, eNodeB and gNB are essential radio network components for 3G UMTS, 4G LTE and 5G NR mobile networks. Node B is the radio base station for UMTS networks (Universal Mobile Telecommunication System), eNodeB or eNB is the radio network node for LTE networks (Long Term Evolution), and gNB is the radio network node for 5G NR networks. These nodes are installed at the cell sites of mobile operators and can be seen as tall masts, also known as cellular towers.
Generation | Technology | Base Station – Full Name | Base Station – Abbreviation |
---|---|---|---|
2G | GSM | Base Transceiver Station | BTS |
3G | UMTS | Node B | Node B |
4G | LTE | Evolved Node B Next Generation Evolved Node B | eNodeB ng-eNB |
5G | NR | 5G Node B | gNodeB – gNB |