Question

What is the purpose of the separation of the core network and the radio access network? Identify the differences?

Answer 1

The radio access network (RAN) has been in use since the beginning of cellular technology and has evolved through the generations of mobile communications (1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, and in anticipation of the forthcoming 5G). Components of the RAN include a base station and antennas that cover a given region depending on their capacity.