GSM SDCCH: Standalone Dedicated Control Channel Explained

This page describes the GSM Standalone Dedicated Control Channel (SDCCH). The SDCCH is a signaling channel that exists between a GSM Mobile device and a GSM BTS (Base Transceiver Station).

This SDCCH channel operates independently of the TCH (Traffic Channel).

It’s always present, and there’s no “frame stealing” required, which simplifies the communication process.

GSM SDCCH Standalone Dedicated Control Channel