Some say the path to 5G evolution is as complex as a maze. Unlike in the past, there are up to 8 options for 5G networking architecture. Apart from Option 1, which is the 4G architecture, and Options 6 and 8, which have been abandoned by the industry, there are still Options 2, 3, 4, … Read more
This is the 5G networking option we are all familiar with… There are options 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7, but there is no option 6. So what does option 6 look like? It connects the 4G core network to 5G base stations, and only connects to 5G base stations. This option was proposed around … Read more
Today, I saw a stunning diagram in a WeChat group: Those who are knowledgeable should understand. This is the diagram of the entire mobile communication network architecture and protocol specifications from 3GPP. In simpler terms, it is the complete architecture diagram of the core network from 2G to 5G. It showcases almost all network elements, … Read more