Hybrid 5G Core Network Architecture with Full 4G and 5G Device Support
Torbjörn Cagenius, Ralf Keller, Lasse Olsson · Ericsson Technology Review · 2024
In the future, when most devices are served by the 5G Core network, communication service providers will need an efficient way to manage legacy devices. Ericsson's approach simplifies the network architecture and harmonizes the service offering by creating a hybrid core network that can support legacy 4G and 5G non-standalone devices alongside 5G standalone devices.