2017/04/07 by Peter Rost, P. Rost, Christian Mannweiler +32 · 4 citations
Computer Science · Engineering · #Advanced MIMO Systems Optimization #Cooperative Communication and Network Coding #FOS: Computer and information sciences #Networking and Internet Architecture (cs.NI) #Software-Defined Networks and 5G #cs.NI
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.1704.02129
12 pages, 5 figures, IEEE Communications Magazine 2017
arxiv created 2017/04/07 · openalex publication_date 2017/04/07 · arxiv updated 2017/04/10 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
We argue for network slicing as an efficient solution that addresses the diverse requirements of 5G mobile networks, thus providing the necessary flexibility and scalability associated with future network implementations. We elaborate on the challenges that emerge when we design 5G networks based on network slicing. We focus on the architectural aspects associated with the coexistence of dedicated as well as shared slices in the network. In particular, we analyze the realization options of a flexible radio access network with focus on network slicing and their impact on the design of 5G mobile networks. In addition to the technical study, this paper provides an investigation of the revenue potential of network slicing, where the applications that originate from such concept and the profit capabilities from the network operator's perspective are put forward.