Tech Insights
GGSN

GGSN

Last updated , generated by Sumble
Explore more →

What is GGSN?

A Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN) is a main component of the 3G and 4G (UMTS, LTE) mobile telecommunications network. It is responsible for connecting the mobile network to the internet. The GGSN converts GPRS packets coming from the Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN) into the appropriate packet data protocol (PDP) format, such as IP or PPP, and sends them out on the corresponding packet data network (PDN). In the downlink direction, data packets are routed through the GGSN to the appropriate SGSN, which then transmits them to the mobile device. The GGSN also performs authentication and charging functions.

What other technologies are related to GGSN?

GGSN Competitor Technologies

Serving GPRS Support Node, similar functionality but in 2G/3G networks.
mentioned alongside GGSN in 79% (315) of relevant job posts
Packet Data Network Gateway, performs similar role in 4G/5G networks.
mentioned alongside GGSN in 32% (225) of relevant job posts
Serving Gateway, performs similar role in 4G/5G networks.
mentioned alongside GGSN in 24% (119) of relevant job posts
Evolved Packet Core, the 4G core network that replaces GPRS core network, and uses PGW instead of GGSN.
mentioned alongside GGSN in 3% (60) of relevant job posts
Session Management Function, performs similar role as GGSN but in 5G networks.
mentioned alongside GGSN in 3% (53) of relevant job posts
User Plane Function, performs similar role as GGSN but in 5G networks.
mentioned alongside GGSN in 2% (54) of relevant job posts
Long-Term Evolution, the 4G technology, replaces GPRS core network with the evolved packet core.
mentioned alongside GGSN in 1% (118) of relevant job posts
The fourth generation of mobile telecommunications technology, uses PGW instead of GGSN.
mentioned alongside GGSN in 0% (51) of relevant job posts

GGSN Complementary Technologies

Policy and Charging Rules Function, provides policy control for both GGSN and newer technologies.
mentioned alongside GGSN in 14% (154) of relevant job posts
Home Location Register, stores subscriber information. Needed for both GGSN and similar newer technologies.
mentioned alongside GGSN in 14% (74) of relevant job posts
GPRS Tunneling Protocol, used by GGSN and related 3G/4G/5G core network elements.
mentioned alongside GGSN in 9% (106) of relevant job posts

This tech insight summary was produced by Sumble. We provide rich account intelligence data.

On our web app, we make a lot of our data available for browsing at no cost.

We have two paid products, Sumble Signals and Sumble Enrich, that integrate with your internal sales systems.