Private Networks & 5G Non- Public Networks (NPNs) @3g4gUK
Private Networks & 5G Non-Public Networks (NPNs)
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Why Private Networks?
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Improved Coverage High Security Privacy
Ultra Low Latency Ultra High Reliability Traffic Prioritization
Congestion Management
Interference Management
Cost Control
SNS Telecom Forecast, Oct 2019
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• Expected to reach $4.7 Billion in annual spending by the end of 2020, private LTE and 5G networks are increasingly becoming the preferred approach to deliver wireless connectivity for critical communications, industrial IoT, enterprise & campus environments, and public venues. The market will further grow at a CAGR of 19% between 2020 and 2023, eventually accounting for nearly $8 Billion by the end of 2023 (link)
https://www.snstelecom.com/private-lte
Analyst Forecasts
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• “Private LTE and 5G use by the oil and gas, mining, utilities, transportation, government (including public safety) and manufacturing industries will significantly increase due to the availability of new spectrum. The global private LTE/5G equipment and services market is expected to triple by 2025 to about $10 billion” – Mobile Experts, Feb 2020 (link)
• “The demand for Private Campus Networks offers operators an opportunity for value generation – we estimate the global market size to be €60-70bn by 2025.” – Arthur D. Little, Feb 2019 (link)
• “By 2025, the private Long-Term Evolution (LTE) market comprising of healthcare, transport and logistics, manufacturing, smart venues, smart cities, and oil and gas will be worth US$16.3 billion with the vertical of transport and logistics being the largest among those analyzed, representing 26.3% of the total market.” – ABI Research, Feb 2019 (link)
• “A recent study from Harbor Research indicated that the private LTE network market could reach $17B (USD) by 2022.” – Qualcomm, May 2017 (link)
https://www.rcrwireless.com/20200212/5g/private-lte-and-5g-market-to-triple-by-2025-reporthttps://www.adlittle.com/en/insights/viewpoints/private-campus-networkshttps://www.abiresearch.com/press/private-lte-will-be-us163-billion-opportunity-2025-and-foundation-5g-services-end-vertical-markets/https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2017/05/16/private-lte-networks-industrial-iot-how-spectrum-sharing-will-expand-lte
Nokia Boasts of 120+ Private Networks
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Nokia is running 120+ private networks including:• 24 in transportation• 35 in Energy• 32 in public sector and smart cities• 11 in manufacturing and logistics
Nokia said its current private wireless business includes:• 24 customers in transportation, including
Port of Kokkola, Port of Oulu and Vienna Airport.
• 35 customers in Energy, including Minera Las Bambas.
• 32 customers in public sector and smart cities, including Sendai City and Nordic Telecom/Czech Republic.
• 11 customers in manufacturing and logistics, including China Unicom/BMW and Ukkoverkot/Konecranes.
https://twitter.com/zahidtg/status/1196763797043785730?s=20https://www.lightreading.com/private-networks/nokia-we-run-120-private-wireless-networks-around-the-world/d/d-id/755736https://ukkoverkot.fi/2019/04/23/port-of-kokkola-ukkoverkot-and-nokia-collaborate-to-increase-port-security-and-efficiency/https://ouluport.com/en/port-of-oulu-ukkoverkot-and-nokia-cooperate-on-first-steps-towards-an-intelligent-port/https://www.nokia.com/about-us/news/releases/2019/03/25/a1-chooses-nokia-as-partner-to-deploy-5g-in-austria/https://www.nokia.com/about-us/news/releases/2019/09/13/nokia-and-telefonica-peru-to-enable-automated-digital-mining-operations-for-las-bambas-one-of-the-worlds-largest-copper-mines/https://www.nokia.com/about-us/news/releases/2019/11/12/nokia-joins-sendai-city-in-worlds-first-test-of-private-wireless-connected-drones-for-tsunami-evacuation-alerts/https://www.nokia.com/about-us/news/releases/2019/04/17/nokia-and-nordic-telecom-launch-the-worlds-first-mission-critical-communication-ready-lte-network-in-the-410-430-mhz-band/https://www.nokia.com/about-us/news/releases/2018/11/07/nokia-and-china-unicom-deploy-private-lte-network-for-smart-manufacturing-services-at-bmw-plant-in-china/https://www.konecranes.com/press/releases/2018/konecranes-nokia-and-ukkoverkot-to-cooperate-smart-cranes-depart-on-the-5g-journey
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Typical Mobile Network Architecture
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Voice (PSTN)Network
Data (IP)Network
PS Core CS Core
Controller
Nodes
Access Network
2G/3G Only
AccessNetwork
CoreNetwork
AirInterface
Backhaul
3G Private Networks
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• Had to rely on Operator Core as the core was comparatively complex• Had to rely on Operator Spectrum
• Limited Spectrum availability meant Indoor Networks relied on Small Cells
• WCDMA was good in Interference Management• Users restricted by making cells closed (CSG – Closed Subscriber Group)
• Other users would not be able to use the network while in the CSG cell, unless operator had other spectrum broadcasting
• Really clunky approach, not deployed too much in practice unless used in off-shore deployments like Oil rigs, etc.
Simplified PS Only Mobile Network Architecture
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Data (IP) Network
PS Core
AccessNetwork
CoreNetwork
AirInterface
Backhaul
Simplified LTE/4G Private Networks
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• Simplified Core was the main driver of Initial LTE Private Networks• It was possible to host a private EPC (4G Core) locally• This gave rise to 2 different approaches for remote/offshore
deployments with satellite for backhaul or connectivity
Simplified PS Only Mobile Network Architecture
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Data (IP) Network
PS Core
AccessNetwork
CoreNetwork
AirInterface
Backhaul
Simplified LTE/4G Private Networks
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• Simplified Core was the main driver of Initial LTE Private Networks• It was possible to host a private EPC (4G Core) locally• This gave rise to 2 different approaches for remote/offshore
deployments with satellite for backhaul or connectivity• OFDMA Air Interface in LTE allowed much better interference
management with the Macro Networks• Inter-cell Interference Coordination (ICIC)• Enhanced ICIC (eICIC)
Typical Private LTE (P-LTE) Network
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• P-LTE typically consists of eNodeB, EPC & Content Server• There can be many other optional components including IMS
• P-LTE can be used in many scenarios including Factories, PPDR (Public Protection and Disaster Relief), Enterprises, etc.
EPCMME
S-GWP-GW
eNB
IMS
Content Server
P-LTE Network In a Box
HSS
Internet
3GPP Releases Timeline
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Private Networks
5G Deployment Options and Migration Strategy
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EPC 5GC (NGCN)
SA
NSA
eNB EPC
Option 1: SA LTE connected to EPC Option 2: SA NR connected to 5GC
(Standalone)
(Non-Standalone)
[Dual Connectivity]
ng-eNBgNB 5GC
Option 5: SA LTE connected to 5GC
Option 3: NSA LTE assisted NR connected to EPC
Option 4: NSA NR assisted LTE connected to 5GC
Option 7: NSA LTE assisted NR connected to 5GC
MigrationStrategy Option 1
↗ Option 2↘ Option 3
Option 3↗ Option 7↘ Option 5
Option 3↗ Option 3↘ Option 2
Option 3↗ Option 4↘ Option 2
[EN-DC] [NE-DC] [NGEN-DC]
5GC
5GC
gNB
ng-eNB
5GC
gNB
ng-eNB
EPC
eNB
en-gNB
5G Deployment Options and Migration Strategy
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EPC 5GC (NGCN)
SA
NSA
eNB EPC
Option 1: SA LTE connected to EPC Option 2: SA NR connected to 5GC
(Standalone)
(Non-Standalone)
[Dual Connectivity]
ng-eNBgNB 5GC
Option 5: SA LTE connected to 5GC
Option 3: NSA LTE assisted NR connected to EPC
Option 4: NSA NR assisted LTE connected to 5GC
Option 7: NSA LTE assisted NR connected to 5GC
MigrationStrategy Option 1
↗ Option 2↘ Option 3
Option 3↗ Option 7↘ Option 5
Option 3↗ Option 3↘ Option 2
Option 3↗ Option 4↘ Option 2
[EN-DC] [NE-DC] [NGEN-DC]
5GC
5GC
gNB
ng-eNB
5GC
gNB
ng-eNB
EPC
eNB
gNB
Today – 4G Networks
5G Deployment Options and Migration Strategy
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EPC 5GC (NGCN)
SA
NSA
eNB EPC
Option 1: SA LTE connected to EPC Option 2: SA NR connected to 5GC
(Standalone)
(Non-Standalone)
[Dual Connectivity]
ng-eNBgNB 5GC
Option 5: SA LTE connected to 5GC
Option 3: NSA LTE assisted NR connected to EPC
Option 4: NSA NR assisted LTE connected to 5GC
Option 7: NSA LTE assisted NR connected to 5GC
MigrationStrategy Option 1
↗ Option 2↘ Option 3
Option 3↗ Option 7↘ Option 5
Option 3↗ Option 3↘ Option 2
Option 3↗ Option 4↘ Option 2
[EN-DC] [NE-DC] [NGEN-DC]
5GC
5GC
gNB
ng-eNB
5GC
gNB
ng-eNB
EPC
eNB
en-gNB
Non-Standalone 5G Networks, Release-15, all 5G
networks today
Option 3: Non-Standalone (NSA) NR, LTE assisted, EPC connected
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• en-gNB: node providing NR user plane and control plane protocol terminations towards the UE, and acting as Secondary Node in EN-DC.
• In simple English, it’s a gNB that supports legacy E-UTRAN interface
MME/S-GW MME/S-GW
EPC
E-UTRAN
S1-U
X2
X2- U
eNB eNB
en-gNBen-gNB
Based on:3GPP TS 37.340 V15.4.0 (2018-12)Figure 4.1.2-1: EN-DC Overall Architecture
Release-15 ‘Private Network’
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• Designed as a standalone/isolated solution for an enterprise or a factory kind of situation
• No interaction with any public network• Security could be based on 3GPP or non-3GPP mechanisms• Emergency calls could not be initiated on this network• No Roaming, etc.• Designed for Network in a Box (NIB) kind of solution• Only limited interest because of little or no MNO involvement
5G System (5GS)
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AirInterface
New & Evolution
Evolved Packet Core (EPC)
Data (IP)Network
eNB
UE
EvolvedPacketSystem(EPS)
5G Core (5GC)
Data (IP)Network
NG-RAN
UE
5G System(5GS)
New Radio or Next-Generation RAN (NG-RAN)
RadioAccess
Network(RAN)
CoreNetwork
(CN)
5G System is defined as 3GPP system consisting of 5G Access Network (AN), 5G Core Network and UE. The 5G System provides data connectivity and services.
3GPP TS 23.501: System Architecture for the 5G System; Stage 2
3GPP TS 23.502: Procedures for the 5G System; Stage 2
5G Deployment Options and Migration Strategy
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EPC 5GC (NGCN)
SA
NSA
eNB EPC
Option 1: SA LTE connected to EPC Option 2: SA NR connected to 5GC
(Standalone)
(Non-Standalone)
[Dual Connectivity]
ng-eNBgNB 5GC
Option 5: SA LTE connected to 5GC
Option 3: NSA LTE assisted NR connected to EPC
Option 4: NSA NR assisted LTE connected to 5GC
Option 7: NSA LTE assisted NR connected to 5GC
MigrationStrategy Option 1
↗ Option 2↘ Option 3
Option 3↗ Option 7↘ Option 5
Option 3↗ Option 3↘ Option 2
Option 3↗ Option 4↘ Option 2
[EN-DC] [NE-DC] [NGEN-DC]
5GC
5GC
gNB
ng-eNB
5GC
gNB
ng-eNB
EPC
eNB
gNB
Future – Standalone 5G Networks, after Release-16
is finalized
5G Deployment Options and Migration Strategy
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EPC 5GC (NGCN)
SA
NSA
eNB EPC
Option 1: SA LTE connected to EPC Option 2: SA NR connected to 5GC
(Standalone)
(Non-Standalone)
[Dual Connectivity]
ng-eNBgNB 5GC
Option 5: SA LTE connected to 5GC
Option 3: NSA LTE assisted NR connected to EPC
Option 4: NSA NR assisted LTE connected to 5GC
Option 7: NSA LTE assisted NR connected to 5GC
MigrationStrategy Option 1
↗ Option 2↘ Option 3
Option 3↗ Option 7↘ Option 5
Option 3↗ Option 3↘ Option 2
Option 3↗ Option 4↘ Option 2
[EN-DC] [NE-DC] [NGEN-DC]
5GC
5GC
gNB
ng-eNB
5GC
gNB
ng-eNB
EPC
eNB
gNB
Way out in the future, probably 2024 onwards
Next Generation Radio Access Network (NG-RAN)
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AMF/UPF AMF/UPF
5GC
NG-RAN
NG
Xn
Xn
ng-eNB ng-eNB
gNBgNB
Based on:3GPP TS 38.300 V15.4.0 (2018-12)Figure 4.1-1: Overall Architecture
An NG-RAN node is either:
• a gNB, providing NR user plane and control plane protocol terminations towards the UE; or
• an ng-eNB, providing E-UTRA user plane and control plane protocol terminations towards the UE.
Control plane function group
5GS Service Based Architecture (SBA)
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Data Network (DN)gNodeB
(NG-RAN)5G UE
User plane function
UPF
AMF SMF
NSSF NEF NRF AUSFFE PCFFEUDM AFUDR
FE
UDC
N1
N2
N3 N6
N4
Nnssf Nnef Nnrf Nudm Nausf Npcf Naf
AF Application FunctionAMF Access and Mobility management FunctionAUSF Authentication Server FunctionDN Data NetworkFE Front EndNEF Network Exposure FunctionNRF NF Repository FunctionNSSF Network Slice Selection FunctionPCF Policy Control Function(R)AN (Radio) Access NetworkSEPP Security Edge Protection ProxySMF Session Management FunctionUDM Unified Data ManagementUDR Unified Data RepositoryUDSF Unstructured Data Storage FunctionUE User EquipmentUPF User Plane Function
3GPP Releases Timeline
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Private Networks
Non-Public Networks (NPN)
Release-16: Non-Public Network (NPN)
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3GPP TS 22.261: Service requirements for the 5G system; Stage 1 (Release 16) describes Non-public networks in section 6.25 as:• Non-public networks are intended for the sole use of a private entity
such as an enterprise, and may be deployed in a variety of configurations, utilizing both virtual and physical elements.
• Specifically, they may be deployed as: • completely standalone networks, • they may be hosted by a PLMN, • or they may be offered as a slice of a PLMN.
• Continued…
Release-16: Non-Public Network (NPN)
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In any of these deployment options, it is expected that: • Unauthorized UEs, those that are not associated with the enterprise,
will not attempt to access the non-public network, which could result in resources being used to reject that UE and thereby not be available for the UEs of the enterprise.
• UEs of the enterprise will not attempt to access a network they are not authorized to access. For example, some enterprise UEs may be restricted to only access the non-public network of the enterprise, even if PLMN coverage is available in the same geographic area. Other enterprise UEs may be able to access both a non-public network and a PLMN where specifically allowed.
Example of NPN from 3GPP TR 23.734
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Types of 5G NPNs
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Standalone NPN (SNPN) Public Network Integrated NPN (PNI-NPN)
• SNPN is operated by an NPN operator, not relying on network functionality provided by a SP / MNO
• UE can have subscription for one or more NPNs
• List of NPN IDs is available in SIB• Access to public network possible as NPN
can be considered as an untrusted network
• Access to NPN via public network is also possible
• PNI-NPN is an NPN deployed with the support of a SP / MNO
• Different approaches are possible including dedicated spectrum, slice, etc.
• Closed Access Group (CAG) concept is used to protect from other UEs from accessing the NPN and wasting resources
• UE subscription contains CAG IDs• CAG ID broadcast in SIB
5G LAN-type service
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Based on description in 3GPP TS 22.261:• The 5GS shall support 5G LAN-type service in a shared RAN configuration. • The 5GS shall support 5G LAN-type service over a wide area mobile network.• The 5G network shall support service continuity for 5G LAN-type service, i.e. the private
communication between UEs shall not be interrupted when one or more UEs of the private communication move within the same network that provides the 5G LAN-type service.
• The 5GS shall support use of unlicensed as well as licensed spectrum for 5G LAN-type services.
• The 5GS shall enable the network operator to provide the same 5G LAN-type service to any 5G UE, regardless of whether it is connected via public base stations, indoor small base stations connected via fixed access, or via relay UEs connected to either of these two types of base stations.
5G LAN-virtual network (5G LAN-VN)
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• A UE shall be able to select a 5G LAN-VN, that the UE is a member of, for private communications. • 5G LAN-VNs can have member UEs numbering between a few to tens of thousands.• The 5G LAN-VN shall support member UEs that are subscribed to different PLMNs, e.g. a 5G LAN-VN may span
multiple countries and have member UEs that have a subscription to a PLMN in their home country.• The 5GS shall support on-demand establishment of UE to UE, multicast, and broadcast private communication
between members UEs of the same 5G LAN-VN. Multiple types of data communication shall be supported, at least IP and Ethernet.
• The 5G network shall ensure that only member UEs of the same 5G LAN-VN are able to establish or maintainprivate communications among each other using 5G LAN-type service.
• The 5GS shall allow member UEs of a 5G LAN-VN to join an authorized multicast session over that 5G LAN-VN. • The 5G system shall be able to restrict private communications within a 5G LAN-VN based on UE’s location (i.e.
when the UE moves out of the area it can no longer communicate on the 5G LAN-VN).• The 5G network shall enable member UEs of a 5G LAN-VN to use multicast/broadcast over a 5G LAN-type
service to communicate with required latency (e.g. 180ms).• The 5G system shall support a mechanism to provide consistent QoE to all the member UEs of the same 5G
LAN-VN.• The 5G system shall support routing based on a private addressing scheme within the 5G LAN-VN.
SNPN vs PNI-NPN
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SNPN PNI-NPN
Spectrum Own, Unlicensed, Shared Operator spectrum, unlicensed, shared
Investment High Capex + Low Opex Low Capex + High Opex
Network Maintenance IT department, Integrator, Connectivity provider
MNO or Integrator selected by MNO
Devices, SIMs, subscriptions, etc. Own responsibility or connectivity provider
MNO responsibility
Security Own responsibility MNO based end-to-end security
Roaming No roaming Standard roaming
Advanced services Limited advanced services like 5G LAN, 5G LAN-VN
3GPP based and MNO supported advanced services available
(Extremely) Simplified 5G Network Architecture
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gNB
5GC-CP
UDM
UPF
Services
Radio
Signaling
Database
User Data
Services
Isolated Private 5G Network
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Picture from 5G ACIA Whitepaper on NPN Scenarios – see references
Fully Independent, Isolated Private 5G Network
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Radio
Signaling
Database
User Data
Services
Radio
Signaling
Database
User Data
Services
Private 5G Network SP/MNO 5G Network
Data Network
MEC
1a
1a
Fully Independent, Isolated Private 5G Network
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Radio
Signaling
Database
User Data
Services
Radio
Signaling
Database
User Data
Services
Private 5G Network SP/MNO 5G Network
Data Network
MEC
Pros• Complete isolation from public
networks• QoS / QoE is independent of the
public network, even if that fails• Data stored locally, securely• Ultra-Low Latency due to proximity of
all components• Reduced wiring within the factory /
enterprise, etc.• No monthly subscription charges for
end users
Cons• High Capex for software, hardware
and license fees• Spectrum cost may be high,
unlicensed spectrum would be prone to interference
• Difficult to find IT staff, would need help from Integrators that adds to Capex and Opex
SP Built, Isolated Private 5G Network
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Signaling
Database
User Data
Services
Radio
Signaling
Database
User Data
Services
Private 5G Network SP/MNO 5G Network
Data Network
Radio
MEC
1b
1b
SP Built, Isolated Private 5G Network
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Signaling
Database
User Data
Services
Radio
Signaling
Database
User Data
Services
Private 5G Network SP/MNO 5G Network
Data Network
Radio
MEC
Pros• Complete isolation from public
networks – not available for SP subscribers
• QoS / QoE is independent of the public network, even if that fails
• Licensed SP spectrum, cheaper and less prone to interference
• SP maintains the running of the network with SLAs in place
• Data stored locally, securely• Ultra-Low Latency due to proximity of
all components• Reduced wiring within the factory /
enterprise, etc.
Cons• High Capex for software, hardware
and license fees – maybe subsidised by the SP
• Monthly subscription charges for end users or based on the access nodes or based on site / size.
• IT staff would still need to be trained for first line of troubleshooting
RAN Sharing between Public-Private 5G Network
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Picture from 5G ACIA Whitepaper on NPN Scenarios – see references
2
Radio
RAN Sharing between Public-Private 5G Network
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Signaling
Database
User Data
Services
Signaling
Database
User Data
Services
Private 5G Network SP/MNO 5G Network
Data Network
MEC
Radio
2
4G Network Sharing Approaches
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CN PS only
eNodeB
Cell/ Frequency
ServicePlatforms
HSS/HLR
Operator 1 Operator 2 Shared Elements
GWCNSite Sharing MORAN MOCN
Defined in 3GPP TS 23.251 and TR 22.951
Not defined by 3GPP standards
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It’s called Dual Slicing, but it looks very much like RAN sharing
Campus networks are exclusive mobile networks for a defined local campus, a university or individual buildings, such as an office building. They are tailored to the individual needs of users and meet future requirements in the area of Industry 4.0.
Deutsche Telekom
https://www.telekom.com/en/company/details/5g-technology-in-campus-networks-556692
Campus Types
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Source: Arthur D. Little
Industrial Office Venue
Primary user of the network
Machines Employees Visitors Suppliers / Contractors
Quality RequirementsThroughput Latency Throughput Latency Throughput Latency Throughput Latency
Security Availability Security Availability Security Availability Security Availability
PurposeSense & Control
Connect & Secure
Inform & Entertain
Sense & Control
Connect & Secure
Inform & Entertain
Sense & Control
Connect & Secure
Inform & Entertain
Sense & Control
Connect & Secure
Inform & Entertain
Coverage IndoorOn-prem Outdoor
Off-prem IndoorOn-prem Outdoor
Off-prem IndoorOn-prem Outdoor
Off-prem IndoorOn-prem Outdoor
Off-prem
Devices Phone / ComputerIoT
Device
B2B2x Solution Device
Phone / Computer
IoT Device
B2B2x Solution Device
Phone / Computer
IoT Device
B2B2x Solution Device
Phone / Computer
IoT Device
B2B2x Solution Device
Distributed / non-stationary
2
Radio
RAN Sharing between Public-Private 5G Network
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Signaling
Database
User Data
Services
Signaling
Database
User Data
Services
Private 5G Network SP/MNO 5G Network
Data Network
MEC
Radio
Pros• QoS / QoE is still fairly independent of
the public network, even if that fails• Licensed SP spectrum, cheaper and
less prone to interference• SP maintains the running of the
network with SLAs in place• Data stored locally, securely• Ultra-Low Latency due to proximity of
all components• Reduced wiring within the factory /
enterprise, etc.
Cons• Not completely isolated from SP
network and subscribers• High Capex for software, hardware
and license fees – maybe subsidised by the SP
• Monthly subscription charges for end users or based on the access nodes or based on site / size.
• IT staff would still need to be trained for first line of troubleshooting
Shared RAN and Control Plane 5G Network
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Picture from 5G ACIA Whitepaper on NPN Scenarios – see references
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Database
Signaling
RAN & Signaling Sharing between Public-Private 5G Network
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User Data
Services
User Data
Services
Private 5G Network SP/MNO 5G Network
Data Network
MEC
RadioRadio
3
Database
Signaling
RAN & Signaling Sharing between Public-Private 5G Network
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User Data
Services
User Data
Services
Private 5G Network SP/MNO 5G Network
Data Network
MEC
RadioRadio
3Pros
• QoS / QoE is still fairly independent of the public network, even if that fails
• Licensed SP spectrum, cheaper and less prone to interference
• Capex is significantly lower than previous options
• SP maintains the running of the network with SLAs in place
• Data stored locally, securely• Ultra-Low Latency due to proximity of
all components• Reduced wiring within the factory /
enterprise, etc.
Cons• Not completely isolated from SP
network and subscribers• Signalling dependent on SP network –
can have issues if the network is loaded
• Subscriber information stored in SP network, which may be an issue
• Monthly subscription charges for end users or based on the access nodes or based on site / size.
• IT staff would still need to be trained for first line of troubleshooting
5G Public-Private Network Slice
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Picture from 5G ACIA Whitepaper on NPN Scenarios – see references
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User Data
E2E Network Slicing between Public-Private Network
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Services
Private 5G Network SP/MNO 5G Network
Data Network
MEC
Database
Signaling
RadioRadio
4
User Data
E2E Network Slicing between Public-Private Network
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Services
Private 5G Network SP/MNO 5G Network
Data Network
MEC
Database
Signaling
RadioRadio
4Pros
• Logical separation with public networks
• Licensed SP spectrum, cheaper and less prone to interference
• Capex is very low• SP maintains the running of the
network with SLAs in place• Reduced wiring within the factory /
enterprise, etc.
Cons• No physical separation with public
network• Dependency on SP network for
signalling as well as QoS/QoE• Latency much higher• Subscriber information stored in SP
network, which may be an issue• Data stored in SP Datacentre
(probably at Edge)• Monthly subscription charges for end
users or based on the access nodes or based on site / size.
• IT staff would still need to be trained for first line of troubleshooting
Types of Private Networks and SP Role
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Standalone Private Network
Hybrid Private Network Virtual Private Network
Applications Customer Customer Customer Customer
Management Customer Customer / SP SP SP
Services Customer Customer / SP Customer / SP SP
Infrastructure Customer Customer / SP Customer / SP SP
Spectrum Customer / SP SP (Customer - optional) SP (Customer - optional) SP
Devices Customer Customer Customer Customer
SIMs Customer Customer SP SP
1 2 3 4
3GPP Releases Timeline
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Private Networks
Non-Public Networks (NPN)
Further Enhancements of
NPN
Release-17: Further Enhancements of NPN (eNPN)
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FS_eNPN, as detailed in SP-191376• SNPN and SP separation: Study enhancements to enable support for
SNPN along with subscription / credentials owned by an entity separate from the SNPN
• Onboarding: Study how to support UE onboarding and provisioning for non-public networks
• VIAPA support: Study enhancements to the 5GS for NPN to support NPN related service requirements for production of audio-visual content and services e.g. for service continuity and enabling reception of data services from two networks.
• Emergency: Study support for IMS and emergency services for SNPN
Further Reading on this topic
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• 5G ACIA: 5G Non-Public Networks for Industrial Scenarios (link)• Telefonica I+D: The use of 5G Non-Public Networks to support Industry 4.0
scenarios (link)• Gabriel Brown, Heavy Reading: Private 5G Mobile Networks for Industrial IoT
(link)• Harrison J. Son, Netmanias: 7 Deployment Scenarios of Private 5G Networks
(link)• Dr. Yongbin Wei, Qualcomm: The Role of 5G in Private Networks for
Industrial IoT (link)• Ali Rezaki & Anja Jerichow, Nokia Bell Labs: 5G Security Challenges for
Verticals - a Standards View (link)• Deutsche Telekom: 5G technology in industrial campus networks (link)• Arthur D. Little: Private Campus Networks (link)
https://www.5g-acia.org/publications/5g-non-public-networks-for-industrial-scenarios-white-paper/https://arxiv.org/abs/1912.00665https://www.qualcomm.com/media/documents/files/private-5g-networks-for-industrial-iot.pdfhttps://www.netmanias.com/en/post/blog/14500/5g-edge-kt-sk-telecom/7-deployment-scenarios-of-private-5g-networkshttps://www.qualcomm.com/media/documents/files/the-role-of-5g-in-private-networks-for-industrial-iot.pdfhttps://docbox.etsi.org/Workshop/2019/201906_ETSISECURITYWEEK/202106_DynamicNatureOfTechno/SESSION01_5GNETWORKS/NOKIA_REZAKI.pdfhttps://www.telekom.com/en/company/details/5g-technology-in-campus-networks-556692https://www.adlittle.com/en/insights/viewpoints/private-campus-networks
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