From the course: Telecom Network Evolution: 2G-to-6G Technologies, Architecture, and Key Concepts

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(gentle music) - [Instructor] Let's break down one of the key building blocks of 5G, which is a dual connectivity. At a high level, dual connectivity allow different devices or user equipments to connect to two different pay stations or cells at the same time. And these cells could belong to same technologies or could be different technologies. For example, it could be between LTE and 5G node, or it could be two different 5G nodes connecting with one another and making a dual connectivity. But how does the network actually decide when and how to use this feature of dual connectivity? So let's explore the three main factors that influence dual connectivity behavior. The one is the UE capability, what your device can handle. Not all devices are created equal. Some smartphones support a wide range of band combinations and dual connectivity modes while others have more limited capabilities. For example, a flagship phone might support dual carrier across low band and mid bands, while an…

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