Mobile Broadcast Multicast Services

Abstract

Synonyms3GPP; Multimedia services on 3G networks; Multicast broadcast mode networkDefinitionThe 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) committee is currently working on a standard for Mobile Broadcast and Multicast Services (MBMS). MBMS is expected to enable easier deployment of video and multimedia services on 3G networks. This article presents an overview of the standard including the proposed architecture and requirements focusing on radio aspects.IntroductionThe 3GPP is currently in the process of establishing a standard for MBMS. This standard is expected to be ratified in 2–3 years and systems compliant to the standard are expected in 3–5 years. The purpose of the standard is to standardize core components and interfaces in the system architecture that would eliminate ambiguity and promote synergy between network operators, content providers, terminal manufacturers and network manufacturers [1]. Streaming of live or stored video content to group o ...