Network Slicing - Demystified

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If 5G is a Cake then…

Network Slicing: Is a “Cherry” or 'icing" or “Slice of Cake” ?

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In this article you will know:

  • Network Slicing Deployments with EPC

  • Network Slicing Deployments with 5GC

  • Important Terminologies

  • Network Slicing Model (3GPP SA5 Perspective)

  • Slice Life Cycle management (Example)

  • Network Slicing Operation

  • General Design Principles

  • UE Assisted Network Slice Selection

  • UE Registration

  • PDU Session Establishment

  • Last Bonus Tip: Network Sharing vs. Slicing vs. APNs vs. QoS Flows

Network Slicing - Demystified

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Thanks, really nice post.

But please make sure to watch this video: 5G Network Slicing - Deep Dive

Everything you must know to start working with 5G network slices.

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Demystifying 5G Network Slicing: eMBB, URLLC, and mMTC

5G is not just about speed. It’s about flexibility, scalability, and delivering customized network experiences using the concept of network slicing.

Breakdown of the 3 main 5G slices:

  1. eMBB (Enhanced Mobile Broadband)

    • Use case: HD video streaming, AR/VR
    • Throughput: 114 Mbps
    • Latency: 24.9 ms

  2. URLLC (Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communications)

    • Use case: Remote robotic control, smart surgery
    • Latency: 1.1 ms
    • Reliability: 99.9995%

  3. mMTC (Massive Machine-Type Communications)

    • Use case: Environmental sensors, smart meters
    • Devices supported: 10,038 connections
    • Latency: 240 ms

This level of isolation, optimization, and efficiency is what makes 5G revolutionary for industries - from entertainment to automation and IoT.

Demystifying 5G Network Slicing: eMBB, URLLC, and mMTC

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