The specifications for a new cellular core to replace the existing EPC (enhanced packet core) of LTE networks was introduced by 3GPP in Release 15. Whilst the earliest implementations of 5G NR in the radio access network still used the LTE core, the so-called “standalone mode” of 5G utilises a brand new core network. This 5G Core will deliver the full promise of 5G systems, enabling the creation and delivery of a new generation of services.

DSP Executive Interview: George Nazi, Global VP, Telecom Media & Entertainment Industry Solutions, Google

Insights: 

• Chandresh Ruparel Director, 5G/Wireless Core Infrastructure Segment, Intel Corporation
• Marie-Paule Odini, Distinguished Technologist, HPE Communications Technology Group, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• Richard Band, Head of Mobile Core and 5G, Communications Technology Group, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Roundtable: 5G Core: The Driving Force Behind 5G

What are the deployment and management issues of the new 5G Core when implemented alongside the existing EPC, what are the best ways to create new services that utilise capabilities such as slicing, and how can operators maximise their investment?

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