The 5G revolution is finally reaching the NTN world. Release 17 of the 3GPP, will expand on the prior architectural work done on 3GPP releases 15 and 16, and the additional effort and POCs done under the EU tutelage (SaT5G, 5G-ALLSTAR, etc.) and other organizations. Releases 17 and 18 will define the nitty gritty details of the 5G connectivity use cases through NTN networks, whether GEO, MEO, LEO or HAPS.
Challenges and opportunities abound, and what is clear is that the NTN world will have to undergo profound changes on order to be able accommodate itself to the 5G world. Among these challenges one can find the need to support different access methods and CBH types, supporting the different 5G use cases, support of slicing and multiple 5QI levels, integration with end to end 5G MANO tools, and eventually also support of increased interoperability levels. The revolution does not stop in 5G, and already 6G is being defined with novel concepts such as integrated 3D communications and the need for sophisticated orchestration between all the different layers of communication (ground, air, space).
5G brings to the NTN world more than just new technological challenges, but also new business models relevant to private networks, that have already started in earnest with private LTE.
The advent of IIOT and the need to provide seamless connectivity to new hot spots of data creation, analytics and consumption in unserved and underserved areas (mining, oil and gas, agriculture, etc.) create new opportunities for partnering and ecosystem creation in this brave new world
In the presentation we will review the status of 3GPP standardization of NTN networks and the changes and adaptations required, as well as the opportunities and challenges that follow.
Gilat, is a leader in key areas such as LTE CBH, mobility, and enterprise communications, is 5G ready, with its proven support of 5G backhaul, its cloud-based architecture and the seamless integration of MEC capabilities. We are also continuously investigating and investing in adapting our technology to supporting new upcoming features of 5G and supporting novel use cases in multiple verticals.
Негізгі бет 5G and Non Terrestrial Networks (NTN) - Status, Opportunities and Challenges
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