What Does Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Mean?
Evolved Packet Core (EPC) is a framework standardized in Release 8 of the 3GPP for giving data and converged voice on a network based on 4G LTE. Evolved Packet Core is based on a constant network connection or an always-on connection. Evolved Packet Core helps in combining voice and data on an Internet Protocol service architecture. This helps service operators in operations as well as deploying one packet network for 2G, 3G, LTE, WLAN or fixed access such as cable or DSL.
Techopedia Explains Evolved Packet Core (EPC)
Evolved Packet Core is considered the key component of the Service Architecture Evolution. The key constituents of Evolved Packet Core are:
