Abstract
The articles in this special section examine the deployment of 5G communications. It appears that 5G networks will deploy soon and offer impressive improvements in user-experience quality as well as business growth for operators and the digital economy as a whole. However, this does not mean that it will be a fully functional, end-to-end network. In fact, the primary deployments will target nonstandalone models where the gNB (the 5G base station) will interface into the network using the 4G evolved-packet core. Clearly, the 5G-core (5GC) network is still far from being deployed because of a lag in developing the necessary features to support network slicing for various services.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
