The Big Shift For Service Providers: Embracing Differentiated Connectivity

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the big shift for service providers embracing differentiated connectivity

By Marcelo Malizia, strategic marketing manager 5G Core and Aziz Koleilat, solution marketer in business area networks at Ericsson

We all use mobile networks differently, yet we all receive the same mobile service. 5G technology is on the cusp of changing that by offering new capabilities like consistent low latency, higher bitrates and wider coverage and, perhaps most intriguingly, the ability to adapt these functionalities for different needs and applications. When this competence is unlocked, a valuable business opportunity emerges.

So how do you deliver differentiated connectivity for different needs while ensuring fair access for all?

5G is unique. Its flexible and programmable characteristics allow the network to meet distinct requirements. By incorporating network slicing capabilities, you can separate various segments of the network to cater to different needs. This is done by converting an existing network into multiple networks on top of a shared infrastructure. Each network is designed to serve a defined purpose.

What does it take to achieve differentiated connectivity?