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Plan and build your 5G Core network

Ready to take on the cloud-native 5G Core network transformation?

It’s time to start driving innovation and shaping the future of businesses and society in your market.

A 5G Core network enhances user experience, transforms operations and enables agile service creation. The question shouldn’t be about whether you take on this transformation, but when.

The answer? It’s now. 

The adoption of cloud-native technology and the new 5G Core architecture will impact six strategic network domains, which you’ll need to tackle during this transformation journey:
- cloud infrastructure
- 5G Core
- 5G voice
- automation and orchestration
- operations and life cycle management
- security

It sounds like a lot, right? But, there is now a key to mastering the learning curve of cloud native transformation – our 5G Core transformation guide series.

Think of the guides like your handbooks to the game of network transformation. You’re on to a winner!
How to plan your 5G Core network - Service provider, ready? Plan, build and operate.

Download a guide to unlock the next level in scaling your network

With our 2.0 release of the guide series, you’ll be fully empowered to unlock this transformation, as it is enriched with fresh insights from our experiences deploying cloud-native 5G Core networks with pioneering 5G service providers around the world.

Dual-mode 5G Core: TCO benefits

In this guide we go through three critical areas for TCO optimization when moving to 5GC. Get recommendation on actions.

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Building a cloud-native infrastructure

Discover how to deploy cloud infrastructure that is optimized for cloud-native applications.

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More guides to explore

Rock-solid core signaling networks: Explore how a well-designed signaling architecture will bring down opex and facilitate future growth.

Cloud-native subscription and data management in 5G: Learn how to evolve your SDM solution to a cloud-native data storage and subscription management engine that supports multiple accesses and services across different network domains.

 

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Paving the way: Leveling up with our customers

Beginning the journey can feel like a big jump. But with a trusted partner and by using well-practiced methods, you can reach new heights with your network. Discover the possibilities below. 

Rogers: Setting network deployment records in Canada

This is the story of how Rogers became the first ever service provider to deploy 5G SA services nationwide in Canada, as well as its first steps in commercializing network slicing based services.

Read case - Rogers

SKT: A world-first 5G solution

SK Telecom and Ericsson broke new ground with the world’s first bare-metal cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core solution. 5G network operation capabilities and flexibility were strengthened, significantly improving traffic processing efficiency.

Read case - SK Telecom

Singtel: The first and most powerful network in Singapore

Singtel’s 5G Standalone (SA) network offers incredible speed and a world of opportunities for enterprises and consumers. Did we mention it was the first of its kind in Singapore?

Read case - Singtel

Vodafone: Shaping Germany’s 5G future in a first for Europe

Vodafone Germany became the first service provider to launch 5G SA in Europe. Now, it’s bringing a wealth of new opportunities and use cases to shape Germany’s 5G future.

Read case - Vodafone Germany

Telstra: Journey to a cloud-native 5G Core

Telstra – Australia’s leading telecommunications provider – is re-shaping its core network to offer the best experience in 5G, using Ericsson’s container-based cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core.

Read case - Telstra

Case study: BT's journey toward 5G Core

This is the story about how BT in UK leaped directly from physical to cloud-native architecture on the journey toward a 5G Core. All while successfully maintaining and improving service quality during the migration.

Read case - BT

Case study: Telefónica Germany’s path to 5G SA

Recognizing the value and opportunity presented by cloud native and 5G SA, in 2021 Telefónica Germany took the decision to replace its Packet Core network, selecting Ericsson as the partner for the project.

Read case - Telefónica Germany

Case study: Cloud-native transformation with NFVI

In 2021 TPG Telecom launched its commercial 5G standalone network. This is the story about TPG Telecom’s cloud transformation, and how it has paved the way for a simplified and efficient network providing fast time to market for new offerings.

Read case - TPG Telecom

Plan and build with our expert team

As part of our video series where experts share insights from early deployments of 5G Core networks, meet Peter Wörndle, Senior Expert Deployment Architectures. He talks through the four key consideration areas which will make your cloud-native transformation successful, with speed, efficiency and performance for your network deployments.

 

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