Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Cell Identity (CI)


Definition
To uniquely identify each cell in the GSM PLMN, the network operator needs to allocate one code for each cell, which is the cell identity (CI). Cell identity, together with LAI, is used for identity of each cell in the world. (specification 0303).
  
Format
CI is composed of 16 bits, The available range is from 0 to 65535.
 

Cell Identity (CI) is one part of Cell Global Identity (CGI), transmitted in system information of each cell.
There is generally no restriction for the allocation of CI. Value from 0 to 65535 (decimal) can be obtained. But it should be ensured that one location area cannot have two cells with the same CI.
CI is usually determined in network system design. Except for some special cases, CI value should not be changed during the operation of the system.
Please note that one location area is not permitted to have two or more cells using the same CI. CI on MSC should be the same as that on BSC. Otherwise, MS cannot make calls in this cell.

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