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Ericsson ERIC recently collaborated with Turkcell, a prominent communication service provider (CSP) in Turkey, to develop a cutting-edge 5G network slicing solution. Through a successful 5G Standalone proof of concept (POC), the partnership showcased the capability to support several network slices on a commercially available 5G device serving different customer user profiles and applications.
Network slicing enables the development of multiple virtual networks within a shared physical network infrastructure. This technology allows for various applications with diverse network requirements to function efficiently on the same network platform. This technology presents significant business opportunities for CSPs, offering a range of market strategies, particularly in the enterprise sector.
By implementing network slicing, service providers can enhance network resource utilization, broaden their revenue streams and explore new avenues for generating income. Ericsson's forecasts suggest that revenue potential from slicing-enabled services for CSPs is projected to reach $45 billion by 2025.
Ericsson and Turkcell have been actively exploring a wide array of 5G use cases targeting both consumers and enterprise segments. These include applications such as 5G-connected autonomous mobile robots, sensor networks and network slicing for enhanced mobile broadband. During the recent venture, Ericsson has demonstrated that incorporating 5G network slicing can empower app developers, businesses, as well as individual subscribers with enhanced flexibility and performance across various applications.
During the procedure, Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G core, 5G RAN Slicing and Ericsson Radio Systems were utilized. Ericsson Orchestrator provided the automation. The PoC was implemented on a 5G Core testbed operating on TurkCell’s Telco Cloud infrastructure. The User Equipment Route Selection Policy feature was deployed by Ericsson Dynamic Network Slice Selection. This feature allows devices to connect multiple network slices simultaneously, delivering flexible separation of services.
It also ensures better traffic steering, which helps operators optimize resource utilization and delivers a premium experience to end users. Apart from fulfilling varied connectivity requirements, the 5G network slicing is poised to drive innovation across industries, fostering the development of new business models with advanced service offerings.
The collaboration underscores growing demand for Ericsson’s 5G product suite. The company’s strong emphasis on innovation and developing advanced 5G use cases will likely bolster its portfolio and drive commercial expansion.
With the emergence of the smartphone market and the subsequent usage of mobile broadband, user demand for coverage speed and quality has increased exponentially. Further, to maintain performance with increased traffic, there is a continuous need for network tuning and optimization.