The Handover is the process of transferring an ongoing call or data session from
one cell connected to the core network to another
one cell connected to the core network to another
- It is transparent for the end user
- It is network controlled and UE assisted
- The 3GPP defines handover:
- Intra e-UTRAN
- Inter RAT with 3GPP technologies (GSM, WCDMA)
- Inter RAT with non-3GPP technologies (CDMA2000, HRPD)