very DEPENDENT.

For example: Next Generation MOBILE Network Alliances work on 5G concepts (such as its white paper published in February) focus heavily on virtualization. As Fierce Wireless Europe editor Anne Morris notes, NGMN COUCHES this concept in the term “network slice” or “5G slice.” She interviewed Ericsson 5G radio product strategy head Haskin Anderson, who explained that “slice” is just a replacement for the term “virtual network,” intended to avoid confusion with existing VPNs and other “virtual” networks. She defined “5G slice” as a virtual network designed to support uses cases proposed for 5G, allowing operators to PROVIDE appropriate levels of network capabilities based on demand. Somewhat related, RAN sharing will likely be a key strategy to keep Capes of a new RAN in CHECK.

very dependent.

For example: Next Generation Mobile Network Alliances work on 5G concepts (such as its white paper published in February) focus heavily on virtualization. As Fierce Wireless Europe editor Anne Morris notes, NGMN couches this concept in the term “network slice” or “5G slice.” She interviewed Ericsson 5G radio product strategy head Haskin Anderson, who explained that “slice” is just a replacement for the term “virtual network,” intended to avoid confusion with existing VPNs and other “virtual” networks. She defined “5G slice” as a virtual network designed to support uses cases proposed for 5G, allowing operators to provide appropriate levels of network capabilities based on demand. Somewhat related, RAN sharing will likely be a key strategy to keep Capes of a new RAN in check.