5G Non-Terrestrial Networks: Get Ready for Launch
Synopsis
The advent of 5G marks a significant leap forward in telecommunication capabilities, delivering enhanced throughput, increased capacity, and improved latency. However, the potential of this fifth-generation wireless technology extends far beyond terrestrial confines, expanding into the realm of satellite-based Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN). NTN open-up new applications and services by providing robust connectivity in remote and underserved areas and are the key to bridging the digital divide and ensuring comprehensive global connectivity.
With the introduction of 3GPP Rel-17, NTN capabilities have been significantly bolstered, enabling the seamless delivery of Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G New Radio (NR) applications. Discover how NTN are revolutionizing connectivity, empowering communities with tailored solutions serving diverse needs — from agriculture to public safety — and successfully bridging the digital divide worldwide.
This Mavenir white paper highlights the strategic advantages of NTN solutions for CSPs, including cost-efficiency in underserved areas, advancements in 3GPP standards for seamless satellite integration, and Mavenir’s cutting-edge, cloud-native NTN RAN approach.
This white paper explores:
The NTN NR market landscape
The economic drivers and strategic benefits of adopting NTN
NTN Evolution from proprietary standards to 5G New Radio
NTN in the 3GPP roadmap
The building blocks of NTN
Satellite-based NTN architecture
Path to regenerative NTN architecture
Core network considerations for NTN
NTN use cases
Download the full whitepaper here: https://www.mavenir.com/resources/5g-non-terrestrial-networks-get-ready-for-launch/
5G Non-Terrestrial Networks
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