5G for the Connected World

Introduction

This book explains the new 5G system from an end‐to‐end perspective, starting from the 5G vision and business drivers, deployment and spectrum options going to the radio and core network architectures and fundamental features including topics like QoS, mobility and session management, network slicing and 5G security. The book also contains an extensive discussion of IoT‐related features in GSM, LTE, and 5G. As indicated in the preface, some familiarity of the reader with basic concepts of mobile networks and especially with LTE/EPC is beneficial, although not a must for all chapters.

Chapter 1 will address the drivers and motivation for 5G. It will also provide insights into 5G use cases, requirements from various sources, like NGMN, ITU‐R and 5GPPP, and its ability to support new services. In addition, it will touch on the business models enabled by the new radio and core architecture, and on possible deployment strategies. Furthermore, it will provide insights into organizations involved in defining use cases, requirements and developing the 5G eco system. It also provides an overview of the 3GPP timeline and content of Release 15 and Release 16. This chapter does not require detailed technical knowledge about mobile networks.

Chapter 2 provides insights into spectrum considerations for the new 5G radio regarding all possible bands. Additionally, readers will get a good understanding of the characteristics of available new spectrum for 5G that sets fundamental requirements ...