What is PGW?

PGW stands for Packet Data Network Gateway. It is a crucial component in a 4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution) network architecture. The PGW acts as the point of interconnect between the LTE network and external packet data networks (PDNs) like the internet. It handles tasks such as IP address allocation, policy enforcement, charging, and data routing to and from user devices. It is a key element for providing mobile broadband services.

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PGW Competitor Technologies

GGSN

Gateway GPRS Support Node. GGSN performs similar functions to the PGW but is used in 2G and 3G networks (pre-4G). As networks evolve to 4G and 5G, PGW replaces GGSN.

AMF

Access and Mobility Management Function. This is the 5G equivalent of the MME, and works with the UPF (5G equivalent of PGW). As networks migrate to 5G, AMF and UPF will supersede MME and PGW.

SMF

Session Management Function. SMF is part of the 5G core network architecture. It performs session management, similar to the PGW, but in a 5G context. It's a next-generation equivalent.

UPF

User Plane Function. The UPF is the 5G equivalent of the PGW, responsible for user plane traffic forwarding and policy enforcement in the 5G core. It directly replaces the PGW in 5G networks.

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PGW Complementary Technologies

SGW

Serving Gateway. The SGW routes and forwards user data packets, while the PGW provides connectivity to external networks. Both are essential components of the EPC.

MME

Mobility Management Entity. The MME handles control signaling related to mobility and session management. It works with the PGW to establish and manage user sessions.

PCRF

Policy and Charging Rules Function. PCRF provides policy control regarding data flow and charging, which affects PGW operations by defining how the PGW should handle traffic.

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Network Engineer

54 Network Engineer jobs mention PGW

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Software Development Engineer in Test

20 Software Development Engineer in Test jobs mention PGW

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Solutions Architect

40 Solutions Architect jobs mention PGW

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Engineer

396 Engineer jobs mention PGW

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Engineering & R&D

401 Engineering & R&D jobs mention PGW

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