Definition

Required bit rate for the application to function correctly. “Data rate” refers to the data volume V that is transmitted within a given duration T. With V measured in bits and T in seconds the data rate D = V/T is a quantity measured in “bits per second”.
Per 3GPP:
– GBR: The minimum guaranteed bit rate per EPS bearer. Specified independently for uplink and downlink
– MBR: The maximum guaranteed bit rate per EPS bearer. Specified independently for uplink and downlink

Range of Values

  • Very high data rate : ≥ 100 Mbps
  • High : 50 Mbps – 100 Mbps
  • Medium : 10 – 50 Mbps
  • Low : < 10 Mbps
  • Very Low: <100kbps