Objectives
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
■ Explain the rationale for EPS Fallback
■ Describe 5G Core and LTE EPC interworking for EPS Fallback in 5G networks
■ Identify the operations involved in EPS Fallback
■ Summarize the role of Fallback and N26 in voice call scenarios
Outline
1. Interworking and EPS Fallback Overview
1.1 LTE Interworking
1.2 Why EPS Fallback?
1.3 5GC-EPC Interworking
1.4 EPS Fallback High-Level Operation
2. EPS Fallback Operations
2.1 Fallback and N26 Summary
2.2 Domain Selection for UE Originating Calls
2.3 SIP Signaling and Media Flow Summary
2.4 Call Origination with EPS Fallback
2.5 Call Termination with EPS Fallback
2.6 Ending the Call
Exercise: Context Request Signaling with N26
Exercise: EPS Fallback for Voice Call Flow
Exercise: EPS Fallback
Final Assessment