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It is also possible for a single handset/phone to be simultaneously connected to multiple RANs. Handsets capable of this are sometimes called dual-mode handsets. For instance it is common for handsets to support both GSM and UMTS (a.k.a. "3G") RATs. Such devices seamlessly transfer an ongoing call
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between different radio access networks without the user noticing any disruption in service.
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residing in both the core network as well as the user equipment. See the following diagram:
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mobile telecommunication
radio access technology
mobile phone
core network
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GRAN
GSM
GERAN
EDGE
UTRAN
UMTS
E-UTRAN
Long Term Evolution (LTE)
latency
T-Mobile US
AT&T

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