5G Devices SA Migration Scenarios - NGMN Alliance

Nice report on with some recommendations on possible 5G Devices SA Migration scenarios.

To ensure the coexistence of 5G and 4G Devices, enabling the use of the new 5G Core Network, operators need to manage a transition period in which both 5G deployment architectures are present.

Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) who currently operate 4G and 5G Non Standalone (NSA) networks can evolve to support 5G Standalone (SA) networks – taking a devices perspective.

The goal is not only to guarantee an effective usage of the most valuable FDD and TDD Sub-6 bands (< 6GHz) but also effective usage of all frequency assets.

The re-farming strategies that can be implemented by operators will inevitably be influenced by the speed of penetration of 5G Devices and the frequency bands that they support.

Source (and Download): NGMN 5G Devices SA Migration Scenarios - NGMN