Control Channel

Also known as: CCH

Control Channels (CCH) are used in GSM systems to communicate signalling information between Mobile Stations (MS) and networks.

Four types of control channel are used: Broadcast Channels (BCH), Common Control Channels (CCCH), Dedicated Control Channels (DCCH), and Associated Control Channels (ACCH).

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Last updated 30th January 2008, 14:39 GMT