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LTE: What is network slicing and how does it work ?

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I heard a new term network slicing in the LTE network. Can someone please share some knowledge on network slicing ? Is it a new term/concept in telecom or it is existing term and re-used in LTE network ?

posted Dec 20, 2016 by Harshita

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Network slicing is a term used in 5G network. Since there are different kinds of devices like LTE UEs, IoT devices, Mission-Critical communication devices, creating a separate network for each type of devices is not advisable. Network slicing is a concept which uses virtualization, SDN and NFV concepts to create virtual separated network for each different kind of devices. It reduces the CAPEX/OPEX for the network operator as well as reduces time to the market for new services.

Reference:
https://www.ericsson.com/news/150126-5g-systems-enabling-industry-and-society-transformation

answer Dec 21, 2016 by Vimal Kumar Mishra
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