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UCL DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONIC & ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Masters Programmes in Communications
Next Generation Networks (NGN)
13/14
Assignment Issued : 16th January 2014
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Guidelines:
Assignment to be handed in by 21st February 2014 Answer all parts of the question
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IGDP Communications for Industry MRes in Telecommunications MSc in Telecommunications MSc in Telecommunications with Business MSc in Internet Engineering MSc in Wireless and Optical Communications EngD in Telecommunications
Explanation of the ITU Definition of an NGN
Most fixed network operators are currently introducing or considering the introduction of next-generation networks (NGN) as a way of upgrading and enhancing or replacing their PSTN and other service platforms. The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has produced an agreed definition of the term NGN (http://www.itu.int/ITUT/ngn/definition.html), which forms the framework for the many technical design and standards bodies currently involved in the subject. Assignment: You are required to prepare a report which, using your own words, presents your understanding of the background and meaning of the simple statements in the ITU definition. The report should be styled as a briefing document which could be used with senior managers in the Telcos., equipment manufacturers, regulators, and other service providers (ISPs, MVNOs., etc) . Specifically, the report (comprising some 12 to15 pages, including full use of diagrams and charts) should address each statement in the ITU definition. The ITU definition of an NGN is shown in italic font below. Please provide in your own words the information and explanations asked for under statements (a) to (l). A Next Generation Network (NGN) is a packet-based network able to provide Telecommunication Services to users and able to make use of...