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Telco-Carrier Grade Evaluation of 5G SDN/NFV-enabled Policy Control Concepts

Authors:
Michael Maruschke
Jan Kasimir
Manuel Keipert

Keywords: 5G;NFV;PCF;QoS;SDN

Abstract:
The main question that this paper intends to answer is what telecommunication operators could do for their mobile network evolution until 5th Generation (5G) mobile networks are deployed for mass-market and beyond 2020. Especially in scope is policy-related functionality in the core network. The roadmap for mobile networks should take into account tech-nologies such as Software Defined Networks (SDN) and Net-work Function Virtualization (NFV) but also consider com-mercial necessities. This paper examines five approaches pro-posed by the authors, covering the full range from extending the policy controller's capabilities to removing as many ele-ments of the policy framework as possible. Approaches are rated through evaluation criteria chosen by the authors to create a transparent, objective and Telco-Carrier grade feasible conclusion. The conclusion gives operators possibilities for their strategic roadmap towards 5G networks and support any upcoming design decisions.

Pages: 15 to 20

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2018

Publication date: May 20, 2018

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4006

ISBN: 978-1-61208-633-0

Location: Nice, France

Dates: from May 20, 2018 to May 24, 2018