If you have spent some time researching about the 5G mobile network, you may already know that it has the potential to change the world for the better. One notable feature that makes this possible is 5G network slicing. After all, it promises the delivery of a new generation of high-speed services.
This comes as good news to many as it includes the transmission of 4K and augmented VR apps to user’s smartphones. For those who may have no idea what we are talking about, 5G network slicing is merely a technique that divides a single physical network infrastructure into multiple networks. Each virtual network created provides an isolated, end-to-end network that is optimized for a precise business purpose.
The good thing about these virtual networks is that they have the potential; to support a wide range of services and applications. First and foremost, it allows for enhanced mobile broadband that includes voice and SMS. Actually, you should think of it as more bandwidth for your smartphone to allow applications like 4K video resolution.
Aside from Enhanced mobile broadband, it also allows for ultra-reliable and low-latency communications. This is widely relied upon in autonomous vehicle inter-communications where fast, highly reliable communications between self-driving cars is needed. We can’t conclude without mentioning massive machine-type communications, which includes IoT applications for wireless sensing and control devices.
You should always remember that 5G network slicing uses a recursive, multi-tenant model in which an infrastructure provider’s physical network is simply divided into sub-networks. In addition, each sub-network created is bundled with cloud services encompassing compute and storage infrastructure. That way, it will prove quite easy for your enterprise to meet a specific circumstance within the shortest possible time.
The Bottom Line
There you have it, some of the things you need to know about 5G network slicing. It pays off to do more research if you are to clear any doubts you might be having in mind. Alternatively, there is nothing wrong with enlisting professional help before you finally make up your mind to switch from 4G LTE to 5G networks.
Lina Mark is the Partner and Editor-In-Chief at Keulj.us. She loves technology and is always hooked on new technology in the market. You will often find her browsing the web for interesting content (mostly sci-fi and tech). She is addicted to movies (mainly action) and loves to read interesting books every once in a while.