Question: In a Multimedia Broadcast/Multicast Service (MBMS) reception report, how is a cell identified in an E-UTRAN network for the 'Network_Resource' metric?
Option 1: By the Cell Global Identity (CGI), consisting of MCC, MNC, LAC, and CI.
Option 2: By the E-UTRAN Cell Global Identification (ECGI), which is a concatenation of the PLMN Identifier (MCC & MNC) and the E-UTRAN Cell Identity (ECI).
Option 3: By the Tracking Area Code (TAC) and the Cell Identity (CI) only.
Option 4: By the Mobile Country Code (MCC) alone, as it uniquely identifies each cell.
Explanation: In E-UTRAN networks, cells are identified for MBMS purposes by the E-UTRAN Cell Global Identification (ECGI), combining the PLMN Identifier (MCC and MNC) with the E-UTRAN Cell Identity (ECI), ensuring accurate reporting of network resources used during MBMS sessions.